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

Grgich, 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 Grgich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grgich in America

Grgich is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grgich surname appeared 180 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 Grgich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grgich 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 Grgich

The surname GRGICH is of Croatian origin, originating in the Dalmatian region of Croatia. It is believed to have derived from the old Croatian word "grgac", which translates to "throat" or "gullet". This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname referring to someone who worked in the wine industry, perhaps a wine taster or vintner.

The earliest recorded instances of the GRGICH name can be traced back to the 16th century in the village of Desne, located near the city of Zadar in Dalmatia. Variations of the spelling included Grghich, Grgich, and Grgicz. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Nikola Grgich, a winemaker who lived in Desne in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the GRGICH name appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout the Dalmatian region, particularly in areas known for their wine production. One notable figure was Petar Grgich (1620-1691), a renowned vintner from the town of Primosten.

As the centuries passed, the GRGICH name spread beyond Croatia, with many individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One prominent bearer of this name was Miljenko "Mike" Grgich (1923-2018), a Croatian-American winemaker who co-founded the renowned Grgich Hills Estate winery in Napa Valley, California.

Other notable individuals with the GRGICH surname include:

1. Nikola Grgich (1889-1966), a Croatian painter and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from Dalmatian life.
2. Ante Grgich (1930-2015), a Croatian-American businessman and philanthropist who supported various cultural and educational initiatives in Croatia.
3. Ivana Grgich (born 1975), a Croatian actress and television presenter who has appeared in numerous films and TV shows in Croatia and abroad.
4. Josip Grgich (1936-2008), a Croatian-American engineer and inventor who held several patents in the field of aerospace technology.
5. Marija Grgich (1896-1983), a Croatian writer and poet who published several collections of poetry celebrating the beauty of her native Dalmatia.

While the GRGICH name has its roots in Croatia, it has since become a part of the cultural tapestry of various countries around the world, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of its bearers throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grgich

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

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

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