Curic
A Croatian surname derived from the Slavic word meaning "king's man".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Curic. That puts it at #142,108 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Curic 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.
Curic appeared in the 2010 Census surname file but was not included in the published 2020 file. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames with at least 100 recorded bearers, so this usually means the name fell below that threshold.
Bearers in the US
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#142,108
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Curic in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142108th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Curic, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Curic
The surname Curic is believed to have originated in Croatia, a country situated in the Balkans region of Southeastern Europe. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Croatian word "Čurik," which means "little protector" or "guardian."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Curic can be found in a Croatian manuscript dating back to the 15th century. This document, preserved in the archives of the city of Zadar, mentions a person named Ivan Curic, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the surname Curic gained prominence in the coastal regions of Croatia, particularly in the cities of Dubrovnik and Split. Many members of the Curic family were involved in maritime trade and seafaring activities, contributing to the economic and cultural development of these areas.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Curic was Marko Curic, a skilled shipbuilder and naval architect from the island of Korčula. His innovative designs and craftsmanship were highly regarded, and he played a crucial role in the development of the Croatian shipbuilding industry.
Another prominent individual with the surname Curic was Jure Curic, a renowned Croatian painter who lived during the 18th century. His works, depicting religious subjects and landscapes, adorned numerous churches and galleries throughout Croatia and beyond.
In the 19th century, the Curic family spread across various regions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with some members settling in neighboring countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. One notable figure from this period was Petar Curic, a political activist and writer who advocated for the rights of the Croatian people under Austro-Hungarian rule.
As the centuries passed, the Curic surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields, including academia, literature, and the arts. One contemporary example is Marija Curic, a renowned Croatian novelist and essayist whose works have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.
While the surname Curic has its origins in Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots remain firmly connected to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Croatian people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Curic
Among Census respondents with the surname Curic, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Curic bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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 Curic surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5%
- Hispanic or Latino8.6%
FAQ
Curic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Curic?
Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the surname Curic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,501,856 residents.
How common is Curic?
Curic ranks #142,108 in the 2010 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 2010 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Curic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (137), 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 Curic.
Has Curic become more or less common over time?
Curic appears here with 2010 Census data. When additional surname-file years are available for this name, Name Census uses them to show longer-term movement in rank and bearer count.
What does the Census say about the background of Curic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Curic, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%). These figures come from the 2010 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 Curic in the 2010 Census, accounting for 91.5%.
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Curic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2010 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (8.6%).
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Not necessarily. Curic appears here with 2010 Census data, while the latest surname file loaded on Name Census is 2020. When a surname drops below the Census publication threshold, older rows can still be kept for historical reference even if the name no longer appears in the newest file.
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 Curic mean?
A Croatian surname derived from the Slavic word meaning "king's man". 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 2010 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 Curic (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 share the surname Curic?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.