2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ivicic
Croatian surname meaning "son of Ivo".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Ivicic. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ivicic 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Ivicic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ivicic, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ivicic
The surname Ivicic is of Croatian origin, originating from the coastal regions of Dalmatia and the Adriatic islands in the late medieval period. It likely derives from the Slavic root word "ivi," meaning "edge" or "border," potentially referring to individuals who lived near coastal areas or in border regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 15th-century census record from the island of Korcula, where a family with the surname Ivicic is listed among the residents. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent over time, though variations such as Ivichich, Iviccich, and Ivicich can be found in historical documents.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Ivicic name gained prominence in the city of Split, where several notable individuals bearing the surname are recorded. Juraj Ivicic (1548-1622), a renowned poet and playwright, was among the most celebrated figures of the Croatian Renaissance literary movement. His works, including the epic poem "Judita," contributed significantly to the development of the Croatian language and literature.
In the 18th century, the Ivicic family established itself in the town of Sinj, where they played a role in the local governance and civic affairs. Petar Ivicic (1718-1789), a prominent lawyer and landowner, served as the town magistrate and was involved in the reconstruction efforts following the Ottoman-Venetian wars.
Another notable figure was Ante Ivicic (1852-1933), a Croatian politician and writer who served as a member of the Dalmatian Diet (regional parliament) and advocated for the preservation of Croatian cultural and linguistic heritage. His literary works, including novels and short stories, explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Croatian people.
In the 20th century, the Ivicic name gained international recognition through the accomplishments of Drazen Ivicic (1923-1997), a renowned Croatian architect and urban planner. His innovative designs and contributions to sustainable urban development earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1985.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals bearing the surname Ivicic throughout history, highlighting the name's deep roots in Croatian culture and its association with various fields, including literature, politics, and architecture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ivicic
Among Census respondents with the surname Ivicic, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ivicic 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 Ivicic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino10.0% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ivicic
Ivicic 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
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,099 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,099 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 Ivicic 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 | #148,347 | #149,446 | -0.7% |
| Count | 111 | 110 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ivicic bearers went from 111 to 110 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,099 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #149,446.
FAQ
Ivicic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ivicic?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Ivicic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Ivicic?
Ivicic ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Ivicic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Ivicic.
Has Ivicic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ivicic went from 111 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Ivicic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ivicic, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Ivicic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ivicic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (10.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Ivicic (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 Ivicic mean?
Croatian surname meaning "son of Ivo". 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 Ivicic (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 have the last name Ivicic?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Ivicic on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.