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

Jeric, 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 Jeric surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeric in America

Jeric is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeric surname appeared 137 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 Jeric.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeric 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 Jeric

The surname JERIC is of Croatian origin, emerging in the 14th century from the region of Dalmatia, situated along the Adriatic coast. Its roots stem from the Slavic word "jerić," meaning "young falcon" or "falcon chick," suggesting a connection to falconry, a hunting practice prevalent among nobility during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JERIC surname appears in a 1387 land registry document from the city of Zadar, where a certain Ivan Jeric is listed as a landowner. This provides evidence of the surname's existence and use in the region during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the JERIC name is found in various church records and municipal archives across Dalmatia, indicating the family's presence in cities like Split, Šibenik, and Trogir. A notable figure from this time was Marko Jeric (1521-1597), a Catholic priest and scholar renowned for his translations of religious texts into the Croatian language.

As the centuries progressed, members of the JERIC family dispersed throughout the Balkan region, with some settling in neighboring countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. One such individual was Petar Jeric (1725-1798), a Bosnian merchant and trader who established a successful trading company in Sarajevo.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent figures bearing the JERIC surname. Jakov Jeric (1822-1892) was a Croatian politician and writer who played a significant role in the Croatian National Revival movement, advocating for the preservation of Croatian language and culture. Additionally, Ante Jeric (1854-1927) was a renowned architect responsible for designing numerous buildings in the neo-Renaissance and neo-Baroque styles across Croatia and Bosnia.

Another notable figure from this period was Marija Jeric (1867-1943), a Croatian painter and one of the first female artists to gain recognition in the region. Her works, often portraying scenes from rural life and traditional Croatian customs, are now part of the permanent collections of several museums in Croatia.

In the early 20th century, the JERIC surname gained international recognition through the accomplishments of Josip Jeric (1905-1982), a Croatian-American engineer and inventor. Jeric played a crucial role in the development of early television technology, holding several patents related to the design and improvement of cathode ray tubes.

While the JERIC surname may have originated in a specific region, its historical significance extends beyond geographical borders, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeric

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

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

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