2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Golubic
A surname derived from the Slavic word for "dove" or "pigeon".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Golubic. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Golubic 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Golubic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Golubic, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Golubic
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Golubic
Among Census respondents with the surname Golubic, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Golubic 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 Golubic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Golubic
Golubic 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-11 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,015 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+6 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,413 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 19,015 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.3%) | Up 3,413 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 Golubic 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 | #146,201 | #142,788 | 2.3% |
| Count | 113 | 119 | 5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Golubic bearers went from 113 to 119 (+5.3% change). The surname moved up 3,413 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #142,788.
FAQ
Golubic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Golubic?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Golubic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Golubic?
Golubic ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Golubic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Golubic.
Has Golubic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Golubic went from 113 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 6 (+5.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Golubic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Golubic, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Golubic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Golubic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Golubic (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 Golubic mean?
A surname derived from the Slavic word for "dove" or "pigeon". 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 Golubic (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 last name Golubic?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Golubic on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.