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

Brletić, 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 Brletić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brletić in America

Brletić is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brletić surname appeared 122 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 Brletić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brletić 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 Brletić

The surname Brletic is of Croatian origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century in the Dalmatian region of what is now modern-day Croatia. It is believed to be derived from the Old Croatian word "brletic," which means "to stumble" or "to stagger," potentially referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the original bearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to a 1487 document from the city of Zadar, where a certain Ivan Brletic is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the family may have held some status and prominence in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several church records and land registries across Dalmatia, indicating the family's presence in various coastal towns and villages. One notable figure from this era was Petar Brletic (1538-1609), a respected stonemason who worked on the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Split.

The Brletic surname is also found in historical records from the nearby islands of Hvar and Korcula, where it is believed some members of the family may have settled during the 17th and 18th centuries. One such individual was Marko Brletic (1673-1741), a successful merchant and shipowner who lived on the island of Hvar.

As the years progressed, the Brletic family continued to spread across the Dalmatian coast and inland regions, with some members even venturing to other parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the 19th century, Ivan Brletic (1822-1893) was a respected lawyer and judge in the city of Zadar, while his contemporary, Luka Brletic (1827-1901), was a renowned poet and writer from the town of Sinj.

Another notable figure was Ante Brletic (1876-1947), a Croatian politician and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for Croatian independence in the early 20th century. He served as a member of the Croatian Parliament and was instrumental in the establishment of the short-lived Independent State of Croatia during World War II.

While the Brletic surname has its roots firmly planted in Croatian history and culture, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, the name remains most prevalent in Croatia and among Croatian diaspora communities around the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brletić

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

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

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