Explore the Family Name Stefanovich
The meaning of Stefanovich
Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Stefanović and Štefanović, Slovak Štefanovič (see Stefanovic). Some characteristic forenames: Serbian or Croatian Dragan, Milorad, Radomir, Slave, Trifun.
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How common is the last name Stefanovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stefanovich has seen a surge in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 62,714, marking a 5.66% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 278 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, which is a notable 14.75% rise. Moreover, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people increased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #62,714 | 5.66% |
| Count | 278 | 319 | 14.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stefanovich
The ethnic identity associated with the Stefanovich surname, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 91.73% in 2000 and increasing to 94.04% in 2010, reflecting a change of 2.52%. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 5.04% of the Stefanovich surname bearers in 2000, but this figure decreased to 3.45% in 2010, a significant drop of 31.55%. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, those claiming two or more races under the Stefanovich surname went from 2.88% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.73% | 94.04% | 2.52% |
| Hispanic | 5.04% | 3.45% | -31.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |