Find out how popular the last name Babich is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Babich.

Babich, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Babich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Babich in America

Babich is the 13057th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Babich surname appeared 2,351 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Babich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Babich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Babich

The surname Babich is of Croatian origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period in the Dalmatian region of modern-day Croatia. It is a patronymic name derived from the personal name Baba, which has its roots in the Slavic word for "grandmother" or "old woman."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Babich can be found in historical records from the 13th century, when it was commonly written as Babić or Babych. These variations likely stem from the different dialects and regional influences across the Croatian territories at the time.

In the 14th century, the name Babich appeared in several official documents from the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik), indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in the coastal region of Dalmatia. One notable example is the merchant Mihovil Babich, who was recorded as a citizen of Ragusa in 1348.

As the surname spread across the Balkans and beyond, it underwent various spelling changes and adaptations. In some regions, it was written as Babitz or Babic, reflecting the influence of local languages and dialects. Historical records from the 16th century mention a Croatian noble family called Babich von Bauhenbach, who held land and titles in the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 18th century, a prominent Croatian military leader named Petar Babich (1670-1744) fought against the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in the defense of the Dalmatian territories. His exploits were chronicled in several historical accounts of the time.

Another notable figure was Jovan Babich (1785-1855), a Serbian writer and educator who played a significant role in the revival of Serbian literature and the promotion of education in the early 19th century.

The name Babich also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and diaspora. In the late 19th century, a Croatian immigrant named Marko Babich (1853-1927) settled in California and established one of the earliest vineyards in the Napa Valley region, laying the foundation for the Babich Winery, which remains in operation today.

Throughout its long history, the surname Babich has been borne by numerous individuals across various fields, including writers, artists, politicians, and military leaders. Despite its Croatian origins, the name has become dispersed globally, reflecting the cultural diversity and migratory patterns of the modern world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Babich

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Babich.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Babich was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Babich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Babich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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