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UK surname

Jovanovic

An ethnic name derived from the Slavic personal name Jovan, meaning "God is gracious".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rugby, Redditch and Rotherham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jovanovic is 244 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

244

2016, ranked #17,096

Peak year

2015

244 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 244 in 2016, ranked #17,096.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Jovanovic surname distribution map

The map shows where the Jovanovic surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Jovanovic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jovanovic over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 93 #27,932
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 122 #24,745
2000 modern 125 #24,351
2001 modern 132 #23,230
2002 modern 148 #22,087
2003 modern 156 #21,115
2004 modern 153 #21,528
2005 modern 165 #20,468
2006 modern 183 #19,326
2007 modern 192 #18,975
2008 modern 201 #18,584
2009 modern 217 #18,070
2010 modern 235 #17,477
2011 modern 216 #18,321
2012 modern 233 #17,339
2013 modern 232 #17,663
2014 modern 238 #17,480
2015 modern 244 #17,090
2016 modern 244 #17,096

Geography

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Where Jovanovics are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rugby, Redditch, Rotherham, Craven and Brent. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rugby 009 Rugby
2 Redditch 012 Redditch
3 Rotherham 028 Rotherham
4 Craven 008 Craven
5 Brent 028 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jovanovic

These lists show first names that appear often with the Jovanovic surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jovanovic

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jovanovic, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Jovanovic surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Jovanovic household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Jovanovic is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jovanovic is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jovanovic falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jovanovic is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Jovanovic, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jovanovic

The surname Jovanovic has its origins in Serbia and other parts of the Balkans, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic given name "Jovan," which is the Serbian form of John. The suffix "-ic" (or "-ović") is a common Slavic patronymic, indicating that the name refers to the son or descendant of someone named Jovan.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jovanovic surname can be found in Serbian historical records and documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. During this period, Serbia was ruled by various dynasties, including the Nemanjić and Lazarević families, and the name Jovanovic likely originated among the nobility or landed gentry.

One notable early bearer of the Jovanovic surname was Jovan Jovanović Zmaj (1833-1904), a prominent Serbian poet, writer, and physician. He was renowned for his contributions to Serbian literature and his advocacy for the Serbian language and culture.

Another historical figure with the Jovanovic surname was Slobodan Jovanović (1869-1958), a Serbian legal scholar, philosopher, and political theorist. He served as the rector of the University of Belgrade and played a significant role in shaping the intellectual and political landscape of Serbia in the early 20th century.

In the realm of science, Milutin Milanković (1879-1958), a Serbian geophysicist and civil engineer, made important contributions to the study of climate change and the Earth's long-term climate patterns. His work on the Milanković cycles, which describe the collective effects of changes in the Earth's movements upon its climate, earned him widespread recognition.

The Jovanovic surname also has a presence in the world of sports. Novak Djokovic (born 1987), the famous Serbian professional tennis player, is one of the most recognizable figures with this surname. He has won numerous Grand Slam titles and has been ranked as the world's number one player multiple times.

Another notable bearer of the Jovanovic name is Jasmina Jovanović (born 1986), a Serbian professional basketball player who has competed at the highest levels of the sport, including the WNBA and the EuroLeague Women.

While the Jovanovic surname is most prevalent in Serbia and the surrounding regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval Balkans, where it emerged as a patronymic surname derived from the given name Jovan.

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FAQ

Jovanovic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jovanovic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 244 in 2016. That gives Jovanovic a modern rank of #17,096.

What does the Jovanovic surname mean?

An ethnic name derived from the Slavic personal name Jovan, meaning "God is gracious".

What does the Jovanovic map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jovanovic bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.