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

Ibric, 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 Ibric surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ibric in America

Ibric is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ibric surname appeared 117 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 Ibric.

The history of the last name Ibric

The surname IBRIC originated in the Balkan region, specifically in parts of modern-day Croatia and Serbia, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Slavic word "ibrik," which referred to a type of ceramic pitcher or jug used for serving beverages. This linguistic origin suggests that early bearers of this name may have been associated with pottery-making or the trade of such vessels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname IBRIC can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Dubrovnik, which was an important maritime hub in the Adriatic Sea. The document mentions a certain Petar IBRIC, who was a merchant dealing in pottery and other goods from the Balkans.

In the 15th century, the name IBRIC appeared in various records from the region, including land deeds and census registers. One notable individual was Ivan IBRIC, a landowner and local official in the town of Šibenik, who lived from around 1420 to 1498.

As the centuries progressed, the IBRIC surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly with the migration of families and individuals from the Balkans. In the 17th century, there are records of an IBRIC family settling in the city of Venice, where they established a successful business in the trade of ceramics and glassware.

One of the most prominent figures bearing the IBRIC name was Marko IBRIC, a Croatian writer and poet who lived from 1790 to 1852. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage, played a significant role in the development of Croatian literature during the Romantic period.

Another notable individual was Nikola IBRIC, a Serbian military officer and strategist who lived from 1833 to 1909. He served in the Serbian army and was instrumental in the country's victories during the Serbo-Turkish Wars of the late 19th century.

In more recent times, the surname IBRIC has continued to be found across various parts of the Balkans, as well as among the diaspora communities in other countries. However, as per your request, this report focuses primarily on the historical aspects and does not delve into modern census data or recent bearers of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ibric

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

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 Ibric 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.

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

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