2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cacic
A surname of South Slavic origin indicating a powerful local ruler or chieftain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Cacic. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cacic 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Cacic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cacic, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cacic
The surname CACIC originates from Croatia, and its roots can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "cacic," which means "chieftain" or "leader," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CACIC surname appears in the 1382 Dubrovnik Republic census, where it is mentioned as "Cacić." This variation in spelling was common in historical records due to the lack of standardized orthography during that era.
During the 15th century, the CACIC name was prominently associated with the town of Cacić, located in the Lika region of modern-day Croatia. It is believed that some members of the CACIC family may have originated from or held influence in this area, leading to the adoption of the town's name as their surname.
Notable historical figures bearing the CACIC surname include Mihovil Cacić (1565-1632), a Croatian poet and writer known for his contributions to the Renaissance literature of the region. Another prominent individual was Jakov Cacić (1718-1784), a Franciscan friar and author who published several religious works and translations.
In the 19th century, Mato Cacić (1840-1918) gained recognition as a Croatian physician and politician, serving as the mayor of Split and advocating for the rights of the Croatian people under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The CACIC surname also has a presence in other regions, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Marko Cacić (1901-1968) was a renowned author and journalist who contributed significantly to the literary and cultural scene of his time.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Cacic, Cacici, and Cacitch, have been observed throughout historical records, reflecting the linguistic and regional diversity within the regions where the surname originated and evolved.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cacic
Among Census respondents with the surname Cacic, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Cacic 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 Cacic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cacic
Cacic 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
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,521 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,617 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 11,521 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 4,617 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 Cacic 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 | #145,757 | -3.3% |
| Count | 118 | 115 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cacic bearers went from 118 to 115 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 4,617 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #145,757.
FAQ
Cacic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cacic?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Cacic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Cacic?
Cacic ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Cacic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Cacic.
Has Cacic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cacic went from 118 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Cacic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cacic, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Cacic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cacic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (2.6%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Cacic (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 Cacic mean?
A surname of South Slavic origin indicating a powerful local ruler or chieftain. 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 Cacic (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 are called Cacic?
See how common the surname Cacic is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.