2000
#98,298
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 171
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Rizvic
A surname of Bosnian origin meaning "plain dweller".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 314 Americans carry the last name Rizvic. That puts it at #75,813 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,091,574 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rizvic surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
314
1 in 1,091,574
Census rank
#75,813
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
274
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 274 bearers of the surname Rizvic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 75813th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rizvic, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%) and Two or More Races (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rizvic
The surname RIZVIC originated in the Balkan region, specifically in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century, during the Ottoman rule in the region. The name is derived from the Turkish word "rizq," meaning "sustenance" or "provision," indicating that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have been involved in agriculture, food production, or related occupations.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the RIZVIC surname can be found in the Ottoman census records from the late 15th century, where several families bearing this name were documented in the regions of central Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name likely gained prominence during this period as the Ottoman influence and language spread throughout the region.
In the 17th century, the name RIZVIC appeared in various historical records and documents, such as land registers and legal proceedings, indicating the family's presence and involvement in the local community affairs. One notable figure from this era was Hasan Rizvic, a prominent landowner and merchant who lived in the town of Travnik in the late 1600s.
The 19th century saw the emergence of several influential individuals bearing the RIZVIC surname. Osman Rizvic (1828-1901) was a renowned poet and scholar from Sarajevo, whose works celebrated Bosnian culture and heritage. Another notable figure was Mehmed Rizvic (1848-1912), a military commander who played a significant role in the defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Austro-Hungarian occupation.
In the early 20th century, the RIZVIC surname gained further recognition through the accomplishments of Mustafa Rizvic (1897-1971), a respected educator and author who contributed to the preservation of Bosnian literature and language. Additionally, Fatima Rizvic (1920-2005) was a pioneering female journalist and activist who advocated for women's rights and social justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Throughout its history, the RIZVIC surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including agriculture, trade, military service, education, and literature. While its origins can be traced back to the Ottoman era, the name has endured and continues to be a prominent part of Bosnian and Herzegovinian culture and identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rizvic
Among Census respondents with the surname Rizvic, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%) and Two or More Races (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Rizvic bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rizvic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.5% · 270
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rizvic
Rizvic appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#76,768
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 250
+79 bearers (+46.2%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 21,530 places
2020
#75,813
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 274
+24 bearers (+9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 955 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #98,298 | 171 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #76,768 | 250 | 0.08 | +79 bearers (+46.2%) | Up 21,530 places |
| 2020 | #75,813 | 274 | 0.09 | +24 bearers (+9.6%) | Up 955 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rizvic surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,768 | #75,813 | 1.2% |
| Count | 250 | 274 | 9.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.09 | 14.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rizvic bearers went from 250 to 274 (+9.6% change). The surname moved up 955 positions in the national ranking, going from #76,768 to #75,813.
FAQ
Rizvic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rizvic?
Name Census estimates that about 314 living Americans carry the surname Rizvic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,091,574 residents.
How common is Rizvic?
Rizvic ranks #75,813 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 274 people with the surname Rizvic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (314), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rizvic.
Has Rizvic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rizvic went from 250 recorded bearers to 274. That is an increase of 24 (+9.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #76,768 to #75,813.
What does the Census say about the background of Rizvic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rizvic, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%) and Two or More Races (0.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rizvic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.5% (270 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rizvic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.5%), Hispanic (0.7%), Two or More Races (0.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rizvic (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rizvic mean?
A surname of Bosnian origin meaning "plain dweller". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rizvic (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Rizvic?
Find out how many people have the surname Rizvic on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.