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

Brkich, 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 Brkich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brkich in America

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

The Brkich 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 Brkich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brkich 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 Brkich

The surname BRKICH is of Croatian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the region of Dalmatia, situated along the Adriatic coast. This name is believed to be derived from the Slavic word "brijeg," which means "hill" or "slope," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in hilly or mountainous areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRKICH name can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik), where a merchant named Nikola BRKICH is mentioned in a trade document dated 1475. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by the 15th century.

During the 16th century, the BRKICH surname appeared in various historical records from the Dalmatian hinterland, particularly in the villages around the town of Imotski. In a census conducted in 1568, several families bearing the BRKICH name were listed as residents of the village of Cista Velika.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the BRKICH surname was Matija BRKICH (1620-1688), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Makarska. His writings and sermons from that period provide valuable insights into the religious and cultural life of Dalmatia during the Counter-Reformation.

The 18th century saw the emergence of a branch of the BRKICH family in the town of Split, where a prominent merchant named Ante BRKICH (1735-1803) established a successful trading business. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the economic and social affairs of the city throughout the 19th century.

Another noteworthy individual with the BRKICH surname was Jure BRKICH (1819-1887), a Croatian writer and poet who contributed significantly to the cultural renaissance of the region during the latter half of the 19th century. His works, written in the Chakavian dialect, captured the essence of Dalmatian life and traditions.

As the BRKICH name spread beyond the borders of Croatia, it gained recognition in other parts of Europe and the world. In the early 20th century, a Serbian-born engineer named Branko BRKICH (1892-1967) made significant contributions to the field of hydroelectric power generation, working on several major dam projects in Yugoslavia and abroad.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the BRKICH surname throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of this Croatian name across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brkich

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

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

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