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

Gregurich, 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 Gregurich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gregurich in America

Gregurich is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gregurich surname appeared 245 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 Gregurich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gregurich 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 Gregurich

The surname Gregurich has its origins in Croatia, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Croatian word "grega," which means "sun-baked" or "scorched by the sun." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who had a sun-tanned complexion or worked outdoors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gregurich can be found in a church registry from the town of Dubrovnik, dated 1587. In this document, a man named Ivan Gregurich was listed as a resident of the area. The name also appeared in various land records and legal documents from the same region during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Gregurich surname is closely tied to the Dalmatian region of Croatia, particularly the islands and coastal areas. It is possible that the name originated from a place name or topographical feature related to the sun or its effects on the landscape.

In the 19th century, the Gregurich family became prominent in the island community of Korčula. One notable individual was Petar Gregurich (1825-1898), a respected merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy and social life.

Another noteworthy Gregurich was Marija Gregurich (1867-1941), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Dubrovnik. Her efforts contributed to improving educational opportunities for women in the region.

During the early 20th century, the Gregurich surname began to spread beyond Croatia as individuals emigrated to other parts of the world. One such individual was Nikola Gregurich (1890-1962), who settled in the United States and became a successful businessman in the city of Chicago.

In the field of art, the Croatian painter Ivan Gregurich (1923-2008) gained recognition for his vibrant landscapes and seascapes, often depicting the beauty of his native Dalmatian coast.

As the surname Gregurich continues to be carried by families around the world, its Croatian roots and connection to the sun-drenched landscapes of the Adriatic remain an integral part of its history and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gregurich

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

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

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