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UK surname

Novakovic

A Serbian surname meaning "son of Novak" or "newcomer".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Chesterfield, Northampton and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Novakovic is 223 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

221

2016, ranked #18,321

Peak year

2013

223 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 221 in 2016, ranked #18,321.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Novakovic surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Novakovic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Novakovic 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 140 #22,031
1998 modern 169 #20,104
1999 modern 168 #20,312
2000 modern 175 #19,764
2001 modern 180 #19,161
2002 modern 180 #19,533
2003 modern 191 #18,628
2004 modern 197 #18,368
2005 modern 199 #18,198
2006 modern 199 #18,357
2007 modern 204 #18,251
2008 modern 189 #19,315
2009 modern 198 #19,145
2010 modern 214 #18,601
2011 modern 222 #17,999
2012 modern 216 #18,251
2013 modern 223 #18,135
2014 modern 219 #18,523
2015 modern 219 #18,406
2016 modern 221 #18,321

Geography

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Where Novakovics 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 Chesterfield, Northampton, Camden, Hammersmith and Fulham and Kirklees. 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 Chesterfield 012 Chesterfield
2 Northampton 006 Northampton
3 Camden 013 Camden
4 Hammersmith and Fulham 003 Hammersmith and Fulham
5 Kirklees 033 Kirklees

Forenames

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First names often paired with Novakovic

These lists show first names that appear often with the Novakovic 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 Novakovic

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Novakovic, 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 Novakovic surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Novakovic 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, Novakovic 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

Novakovic 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Novakovic falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Novakovic is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Novakovic

The surname Novakovic originated in the Balkan region, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and neighboring countries. It is derived from the Slavic root "nov" meaning "new" and the suffix "-ak/-ovic" indicating a patronymic form, suggesting that the name likely referred to a "son of Novak" or someone named Novak.

The earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the medieval period, appearing in various historical records and documents from the region. One notable reference is found in the Dubrovnik archives, where a certain Radoje Novakovic is mentioned in a document dated 1399.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the Venetian cadastral records of the Dalmatian hinterland, indicating the presence of families bearing the Novakovic surname in the area at that time. The name was also found in various church records and parish registers throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.

The Novakovic surname was particularly prominent among the Serbian nobility and military leaders during the Ottoman period. One notable figure was Jovan Novakovic (1766-1818), a Serbian revolutionary and one of the leaders of the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire.

Another significant individual bearing this surname was Stojan Novakovic (1842-1915), a prominent Serbian politician, academic, and one of the founders of modern Serbian literary criticism. He played a crucial role in the development of Serbian culture and education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the field of literature, Borislav Novakovic (1914-1990) was a renowned Serbian writer and playwright, best known for his plays and novels that explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the Serbian people during World War II.

The Novakovic surname also gained recognition in the realm of sports. Milan Novakovic (1938-2021) was a Serbian basketball player and coach who represented Yugoslavia in international competitions, winning a silver medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Additionally, the name can be found in various historical records and documents from other Balkan countries, such as Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro, reflecting the widespread presence of the Novakovic surname in the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Novakovic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Novakovic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 221 in 2016. That gives Novakovic a modern rank of #18,321.

What does the Novakovic surname mean?

A Serbian surname meaning "son of Novak" or "newcomer".

What does the Novakovic map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Novakovic 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.