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

Juric, 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 Juric surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juric in America

Juric is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juric surname appeared 411 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 Juric.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juric 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 Juric

The surname Juric originates from Croatia and has its roots in the 14th century. It is derived from the Croatian word "jur" meaning "assault" or "attack," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who had a fierce or combative nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Juric can be found in the Glagolitic manuscripts from the island of Krk, dating back to the late 14th century. These ancient texts were written in the Glagolitic script, which was used by Slavic peoples in the medieval period.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Juraj Juric was mentioned in the archives of the city of Dubrovnik, which was a prosperous maritime republic at the time. He was a merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the city's trade with the Mediterranean region.

During the 16th century, the Juric name gained prominence in the region of Slavonia, which was part of the Kingdom of Croatia at the time. One of the most well-known figures was Ivan Juric (1520-1587), a military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in defending the region from Turkish invasions.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Juric family settled in the town of Varaždin, which was then part of the Croatian Military Frontier. Nikola Juric (1632-1701) was a prominent figure in the town, serving as a magistrate and contributing to the development of the local community.

In the 19th century, Stjepan Juric (1819-1886) was a renowned Croatian writer and poet who played a significant role in the Croatian National Revival movement. His works were influential in promoting Croatian language and culture during a time of national awakening.

Throughout history, the Juric surname has been associated with various professions, including military leaders, merchants, writers, and intellectuals. While the name has its origins in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juric

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

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

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