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

Bacic, 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 Bacic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bacic in America

Bacic is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bacic surname appeared 147 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bacic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bacic 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 Bacic

The surname Bacic originates from Croatia and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "baca," which means "shepherd" or "herder." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely engaged in pastoral activities or lived in areas known for sheep farming.

Bacic is a relatively common surname in the Dalmatian region of Croatia, particularly in the cities of Split and Sibenik. Historical records show that the name was well-established in these areas by the 15th century. In some old manuscripts, variations of the spelling include Bachich, Bacich, and Bačić.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Bacic name can be found in the Zadar Cadastre, a comprehensive land survey conducted in the 16th century by the Venetian Republic in the Dalmatian region. This document lists several individuals with the surname Bacic, indicating their landholdings and occupations.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing this surname was Juraj Bacic (1548-1610), a Croatian poet and playwright from the city of Sibenik. His works, written in the Croatian vernacular, were influential in the development of Croatian literature and theater.

In the 18th century, Matija Bacic (1722-1786) was a prominent Croatian lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Split and played a significant role in the city's administration during the Venetian rule.

Another distinguished individual with the Bacic surname was Ivan Bacic (1856-1939), a Croatian architect and urban planner. He designed several notable buildings in Split, including the Croatian National Theater and the Palace of Justice.

Frane Bacic (1918-2004) was a Croatian writer and literary critic who made significant contributions to the study of Croatian literature and culture. His works include numerous essays, literary critiques, and translations.

The Bacic surname has also been found in other parts of the Balkan region, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it may have originated from Croatian settlers or share a similar linguistic root.

Overall, the surname Bacic has a rich history rooted in the Croatian cultural and linguistic heritage, with notable bearers contributing to various fields, including literature, architecture, law, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bacic

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

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 Bacic 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 Bacic 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 Bacic was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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