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

Juričić, 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 Juričić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juričić in America

Juričić is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juričić surname appeared 157 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 Juričić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juričić 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 Juričić

The surname Juricic originates from Croatia, a country located in the Balkans region of Southern Europe. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly as early as the 10th or 11th century. The name is derived from the Croatian word "juric," which means "to rush" or "to storm." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a spirited or impetuous nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Juricic surname can be found in a medieval Croatian document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Iurichich." This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time. It is also possible that the name has its roots in a specific place name or geographical location within Croatia, as was common with many surnames during that era.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Ivan Juricic was mentioned in a historical record as a prominent landowner and influential member of the local community. Unfortunately, specific details about his life and accomplishments have been lost to time.

During the Renaissance period, the Juricic name gained further prominence in Croatia. In the 16th century, a Croatian nobleman named Petar Juricic was recorded as a respected military leader and advisor to the ruling nobility. His bravery and strategic acumen were celebrated in several contemporary accounts.

As the centuries passed, the Juricic surname continued to be represented across various fields and professions. In the late 18th century, a Croatian scholar and linguist named Matija Juricic made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Croatian language. His work helped shape the development of modern Croatian literature and academia.

Throughout the 19th century, several individuals with the Juricic surname achieved recognition in various fields. Nikola Juricic was a renowned Croatian artist known for his landscape paintings and portraits. Marija Juricic, born in 1825, was a respected educator and advocate for women's education, dedicating her life to expanding educational opportunities for girls in Croatia.

In the 20th century, the Juricic name continued to be associated with notable figures. Ivan Juricic, born in 1912, was a celebrated Croatian architect whose innovative designs left a lasting impact on the country's architectural landscape. Josip Juricic, born in 1948, was a prominent Croatian politician and diplomat who played a significant role in shaping the country's foreign policy during his tenure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juričić

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

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

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