2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bicic
A surname potentially of Slavic origin with an uncertain meaning.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Bicic. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bicic surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Bicic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bicic, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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."
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bicic
Among Census respondents with the surname Bicic, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bicic bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bicic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 99
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bicic
Bicic appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-14 bearers (-12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,606 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.1%) | Down 11,606 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bicic surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #154,755 | -8.1% |
| Count | 116 | 102 | -12.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bicic bearers went from 116 to 102 (-12.1% change). The surname moved down 11,606 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #154,755.
FAQ
Bicic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bicic?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Bicic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Bicic?
Bicic ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Bicic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bicic.
Has Bicic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bicic went from 116 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Bicic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bicic, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bicic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bicic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Black (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bicic (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bicic mean?
A surname potentially of Slavic origin with an uncertain meaning. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bicic (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bicic?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.