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

Golubić, 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 Golubić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Golubić in America

Golubić is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Golubić surname appeared 113 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 Golubić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Golubić 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 Golubić

The surname Golubic originated in Croatia, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Slavic word "golub," which means "dove" or "pigeon." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone associated with these birds, possibly a breeder, keeper, or someone who lived near a place where doves were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Golubic name can be found in the Venetian archives from the 14th century, where it appears in reference to a family from the Dalmatian coast. The name also appears in various Croatian manuscripts and records from the 15th and 16th centuries, often in its alternative spellings, such as Golubich or Golubić.

In the 17th century, the Golubic family played a significant role in the city of Omiš, which was part of the Republic of Ragusa (now Dubrovnik). Nikola Golubic (1592-1658) was a respected merchant and civic leader who served as a member of the city council.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Antun Golubic (1713-1786), a Franciscan friar and writer from the coastal town of Makarska. He authored several religious works and was known for his contributions to the preservation of Croatian language and culture.

In more recent history, Josip Golubic (1890-1972) was a prominent Croatian architect who designed numerous buildings in Zagreb and other cities. His works include the Croatian National Theater in Osijek and the Croatian National Bank building in Zagreb.

The surname Golubic has also been associated with several Croatian athletes and sportsmen. Luka Golubic (born 1993) is a professional tennis player who has represented Croatia in international tournaments, while Ivo Golubic (born 1982) is a former professional basketball player who played in several European leagues.

While the Golubic name is most prevalent in Croatia and other parts of the Balkan region, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Slavic roots and the historic regions of the Croatian coast and hinterland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Golubić

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

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

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