2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stojakovic
A Serbian surname likely derived from the words "sto" meaning table and "jak" meaning strong.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 164 Americans carry the last name Stojakovic. That puts it at #125,732 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,089,965 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stojakovic 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
164
1 in 2,089,965
Census rank
#125,732
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
143
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 143 bearers of the surname Stojakovic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 125732nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stojakovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stojakovic
The surname Stojakovic originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in Serbia and Croatia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries.
The name Stojakovic is derived from the Slavic root "Stojko," which is a diminutive form of the personal name "Stojan." This name is thought to be derived from the Slavic verb "stoyati," meaning "to stand." The suffix "-ovic" or "-ović" is a common patronymic ending in Slavic surnames, indicating that the bearer is the son or descendant of someone named Stojko.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stojakovic can be found in the records of the Serbian Orthodox Church, where a priest named Stojan Stojakovic was mentioned in the 16th century. The name also appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region, such as land records and tax registers.
A notable figure bearing the surname Stojakovic was Nikola Stojakovic, a Serbian revolutionary and military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. He was born in 1779 and played a crucial role in the Serbian Uprising of 1804-1813.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Sava Stojakovic, a Serbian writer and poet who lived in the late 19th century. He was born in 1853 and is known for his contributions to Serbian literature, particularly his poems and short stories depicting rural life in Serbia.
In the 20th century, a famous athlete with the surname Stojakovic was Peja Stojakovic, a Serbian professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams, including the Sacramento Kings and the Dallas Mavericks. He was born in 1977 and had a successful career, earning multiple NBA All-Star selections.
The name Stojakovic has also been associated with various place names in Serbia and Croatia, such as the village of Stojakovo in central Serbia and the town of Stojakovic in eastern Croatia. These place names may have originated from individuals or families bearing the surname Stojakovic who settled in those areas.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling and pronunciation of the surname Stojakovic may exist due to regional differences and historical changes in language and record-keeping practices. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Slavic cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stojakovic
Among Census respondents with the surname Stojakovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Stojakovic 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 Stojakovic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 137
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 3
- Two or more races2.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stojakovic
Stojakovic appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#125,732
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
+31 bearers (+27.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 21,521 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #125,732 | 143 | 0.05 | +31 bearers (+27.7%) | Up 21,521 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 Stojakovic 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 | #147,253 | #125,732 | 14.6% |
| Count | 112 | 143 | 27.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 19.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stojakovic bearers went from 112 to 143 (+27.7% change). The surname moved up 21,521 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #125,732.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Stojakovic
FAQ
Stojakovic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stojakovic?
Name Census estimates that about 164 living Americans carry the surname Stojakovic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,089,965 residents.
How common is Stojakovic?
Stojakovic ranks #125,732 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 143 people with the surname Stojakovic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (164), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Stojakovic.
Has Stojakovic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stojakovic went from 112 recorded bearers to 143. That is an increase of 31 (+27.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #125,732.
What does the Census say about the background of Stojakovic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stojakovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Stojakovic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (137 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stojakovic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Hispanic (2.1%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Stojakovic (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 Stojakovic mean?
A Serbian surname likely derived from the words "sto" meaning table and "jak" meaning strong. 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 Stojakovic (0.05 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 common is the surname Stojakovic?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Stojakovic on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.