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

Grbić, 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 Grbić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grbić in America

Grbić is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grbić surname appeared 362 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 Grbić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grbić 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 Grbić

The surname GRBIC originated in the Balkan region, specifically in modern-day Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name is derived from the Slavic word "grb," which means "crest" or "coat of arms," suggesting that the name may have been associated with heraldic symbols or a family's noble lineage. The suffix "-ic" is a common patronymic ending in Slavic surnames, indicating that the name referred to the offspring or descendants of the original bearer.

One of the earliest known references to the name GRBIC can be found in the Dubrovnik archives, where a merchant named Nikola GRBIC was mentioned in a document dated 1384. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Mihovil GRBIC was recorded as a member of the Ragusan (Dubrovnik) nobility. He played a significant role in the diplomatic affairs of the Republic of Ragusa, which was a maritime republic centered around the city of Dubrovnik.

Another prominent individual with the surname GRBIC was Matija GRBIC, a Croatian noble and military leader who lived in the 16th century. He fought against the Ottoman Empire and was known for his bravery and leadership during the Croatian-Ottoman Wars.

In the 18th century, Ivan GRBIC was a renowned Croatian architect and builder who was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in the city of Split, including the Split Cathedral and the Diocletian's Palace.

During the 19th century, Josip GRBIC gained recognition as a Croatian writer and journalist. He was a prominent figure in the Croatian National Revival movement and played a significant role in promoting Croatian language and culture.

Another notable bearer of the surname GRBIC was Nikola GRBIC, a Serbian chess player who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was one of the strongest players in the Balkans during his time and participated in several international chess tournaments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grbić

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

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

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