2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Colaric
A surname likely derived from a region or town name in Italy or Croatia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Colaric. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Colaric 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Colaric in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Colaric, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Colaric
The surname Colaric is of Croatian origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "kolar," meaning a maker or seller of wheels or wagon parts. This occupation-based surname suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were involved in the trade of wheeled vehicles or related crafts.
The Colaric name can be found in historical records from the Balkan region, particularly in areas that were part of the former Yugoslav republics. It is thought to have first emerged in the coastal regions of modern-day Croatia, where the wheel-making industry was prevalent due to the maritime trade and transportation.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Colaric surname dates back to the 15th century, when a merchant named Petar Colaric was recorded in the city of Dubrovnik, a prominent maritime republic at the time. This suggests that the family may have been involved in the trade of wheels or other goods related to the wheel-making industry.
In the 16th century, the name appears in a manuscript from the town of Korčula, an island in the Adriatic Sea, where a man named Ivan Colaric is listed as a resident. This record provides further evidence of the surname's presence in the coastal regions of Croatia during the Renaissance period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Colaric surname. One such figure was Mihovil Colaric (1730-1805), a Croatian painter from the island of Hvar, known for his religious works and portraits commissioned by local nobility and churches.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Ante Colaric (1854-1918), a Croatian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Dalmatian autonomist movement in the late 19th century, advocating for greater autonomy for the region within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
In the 20th century, Marko Colaric (1892-1976) was a Croatian sculptor and medallist, known for his works depicting historical figures and events, as well as his contributions to the art of medal engraving.
The Colaric surname can also be found in other regions of the former Yugoslavia, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Jovan Colaric (1898-1976) was a prominent writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the literary scene of the region.
Lastly, Tomislav Colaric (1926-2010) was a notable Croatian economist and academic, who served as the rector of the University of Zagreb and made significant contributions to the field of international economics and trade.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Colaric
Among Census respondents with the surname Colaric, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Colaric 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 Colaric surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Colaric
Colaric 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-12 bearers (-10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 23,159 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 7,385 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.7%) | Down 23,159 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Up 7,385 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 Colaric 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 | #160,975 | #153,590 | 4.6% |
| Count | 100 | 104 | 4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Colaric bearers went from 100 to 104 (+4.0% change). The surname moved up 7,385 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #153,590.
FAQ
Colaric surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Colaric?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Colaric. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Colaric?
Colaric ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Colaric. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Colaric.
Has Colaric become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Colaric went from 100 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 4 (+4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Colaric?
Among Census respondents with the surname Colaric, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Colaric in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Colaric appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (4.8%), Black (1.9%). 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 Colaric (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 Colaric mean?
A surname likely derived from a region or town name in Italy or Croatia. 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 Colaric (0.03 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 common is the surname Colaric?
If you just want to know how common the surname Colaric is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.