2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Huric
A Croatian surname, potentially derived from the word "hur" meaning defiant or rebellious.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Huric. 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 Huric 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 Huric 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 Huric, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huric
The surname HURIC is of Croatian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Dalmatia, specifically the town of Hvar, which was once known as Hurich or Huriks in ancient texts.
The earliest recorded instance of the HURIC name appears in a 1554 census record from the city of Split, where a family by the name of Hurik is listed as residents. This spelling variation likely stemmed from the local dialect of the time.
In the 17th century, the name HURIC gained more prominence as it was mentioned in several historical documents from the Venetian Republic, which controlled parts of Dalmatia during that period. One notable reference is found in a 1673 trade manifest, where a merchant named Marko Huric is recorded as transporting goods from the port of Hvar to Venice.
The HURIC surname is also linked to the island of Vis, which was once known as Hurich or Hurica in old Venetian maps. It is believed that some members of the HURIC family may have originated from or resided on this island before settling in other parts of Dalmatia.
Among the earliest known individuals with the HURIC surname was Ivan Huric (1632-1701), a renowned shipbuilder from the town of Hvar. His expertise in crafting sturdy vessels for the Venetian navy earned him significant recognition during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Petar Huric (1718-1789), a scholar and linguist who authored several works on the Croatian language and its dialects. His contributions helped preserve and document the rich linguistic heritage of the Dalmatian region.
In the 19th century, the HURIC name gained further recognition with the birth of Marija Huric (1835-1901), a celebrated poet and writer whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of the common people. Her poetry collections remain widely studied and appreciated in Croatian literature.
Throughout history, the HURIC surname has also been associated with various professions, including seafarers, merchants, artisans, and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huric
Among Census respondents with the surname Huric, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Huric 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 Huric surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 118
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huric
Huric appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+9 bearers (+8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,607 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.2%) | Up 6,607 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 Huric 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 | #149,395 | #142,788 | 4.4% |
| Count | 110 | 119 | 8.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huric bearers went from 110 to 119 (+8.2% change). The surname moved up 6,607 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #142,788.
FAQ
Huric surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huric?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Huric. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Huric?
Huric 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 Huric. 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 Huric.
Has Huric become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huric went from 110 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 9 (+8.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Huric?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huric, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Huric in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (118 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huric appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Huric (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 Huric mean?
A Croatian surname, potentially derived from the word "hur" meaning defiant or rebellious. 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 Huric (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 are called Huric?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Huric is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.