NameCensus.

UK surname

Petrovic

A Serbian/Croatian patronymic surname derived from the given name Petar (Peter).

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newcastle upon Tyne, Blaby and Mansfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Petrovic is 368 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

362

2016, ranked #12,810

Peak year

2013

368 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 362 in 2016, ranked #12,810.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Petrovic surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Petrovic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Loading map
Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Back to top

Petrovic 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 197 #17,792
1998 modern 224 #16,888
1999 modern 243 #16,094
2000 modern 235 #16,423
2001 modern 226 #16,620
2002 modern 253 #15,677
2003 modern 243 #15,911
2004 modern 262 #15,233
2005 modern 274 #14,663
2006 modern 291 #14,175
2007 modern 305 #13,891
2008 modern 332 #13,207
2009 modern 347 #13,044
2010 modern 365 #12,825
2011 modern 344 #13,249
2012 modern 340 #13,245
2013 modern 368 #12,676
2014 modern 368 #12,770
2015 modern 360 #12,880
2016 modern 362 #12,810

Geography

Back to top

Where Petrovics 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, Blaby and Mansfield. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 022 Newcastle upon Tyne
2 Newcastle upon Tyne 024 Newcastle upon Tyne
3 Blaby 005 Blaby
4 Mansfield 013 Mansfield
5 Newcastle upon Tyne 019 Newcastle upon Tyne

Forenames

Back to top

First names often paired with Petrovic

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

Modern profile

Back to top

Neighbourhood profile for Petrovic

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Petrovic, 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 Petrovic surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Petrovic household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

Read profile summary

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, Petrovic 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.

Read profile summary

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

Petrovic 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Petrovic 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 Petrovic 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Petrovic

The surname Petrovic has its origins in Serbia and Croatia, stemming from the Slavic word "Petar", meaning "rock" or "stone". The name is a patronymic, indicating "son of Petar", and was commonly used to distinguish families and individuals in these regions from the Middle Ages onwards.

Petrovic is derived from the personal name Petar, which in turn comes from the Greek name Petros. This was the name given to the apostle Peter in the New Testament, and it became a popular Christian name throughout Eastern Europe after the region's conversion to Christianity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Petrovic can be found in the Dubrovnik Archives, which date back to the 13th century. The archives contain numerous references to individuals with the surname Petrovic, indicating its widespread use in the region during this time.

In the 14th century, a prominent Serbian family known as the Petrović-Njegoš ruled over Montenegro. This dynasty produced several notable figures, including Petar I Petrović-Njegoš (1747-1830), a poet and philosopher who served as the Prince-Bishop of Montenegro.

Another famous bearer of the Petrovic surname was Georgi Petrović (1835-1920), a Serbian-American inventor who is credited with developing the first practical air-conditioning system. His innovations played a significant role in the development of modern refrigeration and air-conditioning technologies.

In the realm of sports, Aleksandar Petrović (1959-2021) was a Serbian professional basketball player and coach. He won numerous titles as a player and later became a successful coach, leading the Yugoslav national team to the gold medal at the 2001 EuroBasket.

Radovan Petrović (1914-1942) was a Serbian Partisan and communist revolutionary who fought against the Nazi German occupation of Yugoslavia during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Order of the People's Hero, one of Yugoslavia's highest military honors.

Milivoje Petrović (1888-1957) was a Serbian mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of differential equations and functional analysis. He is particularly renowned for his work on the Picard iteration method and the Petrović operator.

The surname Petrovic continues to be prevalent in Serbia, Croatia, and other regions of the former Yugoslavia, as well as among Serbian and Croatian diaspora communities around the world. Its long history and widespread use reflect the cultural and linguistic ties that bind these Slavic nations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Petrovic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Petrovic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 362 in 2016. That gives Petrovic a modern rank of #12,810.

What does the Petrovic surname mean?

A Serbian/Croatian patronymic surname derived from the given name Petar (Peter).

What does the Petrovic map show?

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