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

Ivančić, 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 Ivančić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivančić in America

Ivančić is the 49268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivančić surname appeared 427 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 Ivančić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ivančić 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 Ivančić

The surname IVANCIC originated in Croatia during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Slavic personal name Ivan, which is the equivalent of John or Johann in English. The suffix "-cic" denotes a diminutive form or a patronymic, indicating that the name originally referred to "the son of Ivan."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IVANCIC surname can be found in the Dubrovnik archives, where a person named Radoe Ivancic was mentioned in a document dated 1348. This suggests that the name was already in use among Croatians during the 14th century.

The IVANCIC surname is particularly prevalent in the regions of Dalmatia and Slavonia, which were parts of the former Kingdom of Croatia. It is also found in neighboring countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro, reflecting the historical migration patterns of Slavic populations in the Balkans.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the IVANCIC surname was Juraj Ivancic, a Croatian nobleman and military commander who fought against the Ottoman Turks during their invasions of the Balkans. He was born around 1440 and played a crucial role in defending the city of Jajce, which was a strategic stronghold in the medieval Bosnian Kingdom.

Another prominent IVANCIC was Stjepan Ivancic, a Croatian writer and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Born in Dubrovnik around 1530, he was known for his works on history, literature, and philosophy, contributing significantly to the cultural Renaissance in the region.

In the 18th century, Josip Ivancic (1745-1821) was a respected Croatian architect who designed several important buildings in Dubrovnik, including the Church of St. Blaise and the Rector's Palace. His architectural works are considered prime examples of the Baroque style in Croatia.

During the 19th century, Antun Ivancic (1810-1890) was a notable Croatian politician and writer. He served as the mayor of Dubrovnik and was a vocal advocate for Croatian national rights within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His literary works helped promote the Croatian language and cultural identity.

Throughout history, the IVANCIC surname has also been associated with various places in Croatia, such as the village of Ivancici near Imotski, which likely derived its name from the families residing there. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Ivančić or Ivančić, have been observed in different regions and historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivančić

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

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

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