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

Jurica, 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 Jurica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurica in America

Jurica is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurica surname appeared 460 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 Jurica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurica 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 Jurica

The surname Jurica has its origins in Croatia, where it first appeared in the 15th century. The name is derived from the Croatian word "jura," which means "assault" or "attack." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their bravery or skill in battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jurica can be found in the Venetian archives from the late 15th century, where a man named Jure Jurica is mentioned as a merchant operating in the city of Dubrovnik. This record provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the name Jurica began to spread beyond Croatia, appearing in various documents and records across the Balkan region. One notable example is Petar Jurica, a Croatian nobleman who served as a military commander in the Ottoman-Habsburg wars of the late 16th century.

The name Jurica is also connected to several place names in Croatia, such as the village of Jurići, located in the Lika region. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who came from a particular area.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Jurica. One of the most famous was Ivan Jurica (1622-1701), a Croatian poet and playwright who is considered one of the founders of Croatian literature. Another prominent figure was Marko Jurica (1854-1926), a Croatian politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of Zagreb in the late 19th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Jurica include:

1. Antun Jurica (1923-2005), a Croatian sculptor and artist known for his abstract works.
2. Franjo Jurica (1884-1968), a Croatian writer and journalist who documented the early 20th-century Peasant Movement in Croatia.
3. Marija Jurica (1904-1992), a Croatian actress and theater director who worked in the National Theater in Zagreb.
4. Nikola Jurica (1891-1944), a Croatian lawyer and politician who was active in the Croatian Peasant Party.
5. Stjepan Jurica (1887-1946), a Croatian priest and historian who wrote extensively on the history of the Catholic Church in Croatia.

While the surname Jurica has Croatian roots, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have emigrated from the region. However, its origins can be traced back to the Croatian homeland and the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Balkan peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurica

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

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

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