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

Bicic, 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 Bicic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bicic in America

Bicic is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bicic surname appeared 116 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 Bicic.

The history of the last name Bicic

The surname BICIC is of Croatian origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Dalmatia, along the Adriatic coast. The name is derived from the Old Croatian word "bicic," which means "little one" or "young one," suggesting that it may have initially been a descriptive nickname or patronymic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BICIC surname can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Dubrovnik, where a merchant named Ivan BICIC was mentioned in a trade register. This document provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the BICIC name appeared in several ecclesiastical records from the Diocese of Split, indicating that some members of the family may have held positions within the Catholic Church. One notable figure was Friar Marko BICIC, who served as a parish priest in the village of Kaštel Sućurac from 1472 to 1495.

During the 16th century, the BICIC name gained prominence in the coastal town of Trogir. A prominent figure from this era was Petar BICIC, a successful merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade. He was born in 1529 and lived until 1602.

In the 17th century, the BICIC family had established themselves as landowners and noblemen in the region around the city of Zadar. One notable member was Ivan BICIC, who served as a magistrate in the town of Nin from 1671 to 1685.

The 18th century saw the BICIC name spread further throughout Croatia and parts of neighboring regions. A notable figure from this period was Juraj BICIC, a respected lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the city of Šibenik from 1742 to 1778.

Throughout history, variations of the BICIC surname have included spellings such as Bičić, Bičič, and Bičić, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where the name was found. Despite these variations, the core meaning and origin of the name remain consistent, tracing back to its Croatian roots and the descriptive meaning of "little one" or "young one."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bicic

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

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 Bicic 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.

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

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