2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Buranich
A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning "son of Buran", derived from the name "Buran".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Buranich. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Buranich 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Buranich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Buranich, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.3%) and Hispanic (5.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Buranich
The surname Buranich has its origins in Croatia, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Croatian word "buran," which means "stormy" or "tempestuous." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a particularly windy or stormy region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Buranich can be found in the parish records of the village of Dubrovnik, in what was then the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Croatia). A man named Ivan Buranich was listed as a resident in the year 1587.
In the 17th century, the Buranich family gained prominence in the coastal town of Split, where they were involved in maritime trade and shipbuilding. A notable figure from this period was Marko Buranich (1621-1689), a respected shipwright and merchant who was awarded a coat of arms by the Venetian authorities for his contributions to the local economy.
The name Buranich can also be found in historical records from the nearby Dalmatian islands, such as Hvar and Korčula. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, where they became prominent landowners and winemakers. One of the most famous figures from this lineage was Jakov Buranich (1756-1832), who is credited with introducing new winemaking techniques to the region.
As the Buranich family spread across Croatia and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Buranić, Buranovich, and Buranović. In the late 19th century, a notable figure named Ante Buranich (1871-1945) emigrated from Croatia to the United States, settling in California and becoming a successful businessman and philanthropist.
Another prominent individual with the surname Buranich was Ivan Buranich (1898-1976), a Croatian sculptor and artist who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from daily life and traditional Dalmatian culture. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Croatia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Buranich
Among Census respondents with the surname Buranich, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.3%) and Hispanic (5.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Buranich 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 Buranich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.9% · 94
- Two or more races6.3% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Buranich
Buranich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+13 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,768 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-6 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,814 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 3,768 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 6,814 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 Buranich 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 | #141,140 | #147,954 | -4.8% |
| Count | 118 | 112 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Buranich bearers went from 118 to 112 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 6,814 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,954.
FAQ
Buranich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Buranich?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Buranich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Buranich?
Buranich ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Buranich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Buranich.
Has Buranich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Buranich went from 118 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Buranich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Buranich, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.3%) and Hispanic (5.4%). 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 Buranich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Buranich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.9%), Two or More Races (6.3%), Hispanic (5.4%). 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 Buranich (2000, 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 Buranich mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning "son of Buran", derived from the name "Buran". 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 Buranich (0.04 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 have the surname Buranich?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.