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

Botic, 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 Botic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Botic in America

Botic is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Botic surname appeared 188 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 Botic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Botic 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 Botic

The surname BOTIC is believed to have originated in Croatia, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Croatian word "botić," which means "a small barrel" or "a cask." The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were involved in the production or trade of barrels and casks.

In the early historical records of Croatia, the name BOTIC first appears in the village of Božava, located in the Lika region. The earliest known bearer of this surname was Ivan Botic, who lived in the late 15th century and was a renowned cooper (barrel maker) in the area.

The name BOTIC can be found in several Croatian manuscripts and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its widespread use among the local population. One notable mention is in the Croatian Glagolitic Missal, a religious text dated 1528, which lists a certain Jure Botic as a scribe.

In the 18th century, the name BOTIC gained prominence with the birth of Ivan Botic (1720-1798), a respected scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the preservation of the Croatian language. His works, which included grammar books and dictionaries, were instrumental in shaping the modern Croatian literary tradition.

Another notable figure was Petar Botic (1832-1907), a Croatian politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Zagreb from 1892 to 1896. He was instrumental in the development of the city's infrastructure and played a pivotal role in the Croatian National Revival movement.

In the 20th century, the name BOTIC was carried by Marija Botic (1920-2005), a renowned Croatian actress who graced the stage and screen for over six decades. She was widely celebrated for her portrayal of strong, independent women and received numerous awards for her contributions to Croatian theater and cinema.

While the surname BOTIC has its roots in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to emigration. However, the earliest recorded examples and historical references remain firmly rooted in the Croatian heritage, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Botic

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

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

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