2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gregurek
A surname of Croatian origin indicating someone from the region of Grgur.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Gregurek. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gregurek 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Gregurek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gregurek, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gregurek
The surname Gregurek is of Croatian origin and dates back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Dalmatia and Istria, which were part of the Venetian Republic at the time. The name is derived from the Croatian word "gregurina," which means "person from the Greek islands."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gregurek can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik) from the year 1487. The document mentions a merchant named Ivan Gregurek, who was involved in trade between the Adriatic coast and the Greek islands.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Gregurek can be found in various church records and census documents from the regions of Dalmatia and Istria. Some variations of the spelling included Gregurech, Gregurich, and Gregurik.
In the 18th century, the name Gregurek became more widespread throughout the Croatian territories. One notable figure from this period was Marko Gregurek (1720-1788), a renowned poet and playwright from the city of Split. His works played a significant role in the development of Croatian literature and theater.
Another prominent individual with the surname Gregurek was Josip Gregurek (1822-1891), a politician and lawyer from Istria. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of Croatians living under Austro-Hungarian rule and played a pivotal role in the Croatian National Revival movement.
In the 20th century, the name Gregurek continued to be well-represented in various fields. Mihovil Gregurek (1892-1967) was a respected Croatian architect who designed several notable buildings in Zagreb and other cities. Stjepan Gregurek (1910-1986) was a renowned sculptor and painter, known for his modernist works and contributions to the Croatian art scene.
Lastly, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Gregurek was Ivan Gregurek (1925-2011), a Croatian politician and diplomat. He served as the first Prime Minister of Croatia following the country's independence in 1991 and played a crucial role in establishing Croatia as a sovereign nation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gregurek
Among Census respondents with the surname Gregurek, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Gregurek 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 Gregurek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gregurek
Gregurek 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,192 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,871 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 2,192 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 6,871 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 Gregurek 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 | #152,628 | #145,757 | 4.5% |
| Count | 107 | 115 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gregurek bearers went from 107 to 115 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 6,871 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #145,757.
FAQ
Gregurek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gregurek?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Gregurek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Gregurek?
Gregurek ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Gregurek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Gregurek.
Has Gregurek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gregurek went from 107 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 8 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Gregurek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gregurek, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Gregurek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gregurek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Hispanic (2.6%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Gregurek (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 Gregurek mean?
A surname of Croatian origin indicating someone from the region of Grgur. 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 Gregurek (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 Americans have the surname Gregurek?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.