2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jurisich
A surname with Croatian origins, possibly related to the Slavic word for jurisdiction or law.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Jurisich. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jurisich 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Jurisich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jurisich, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jurisich
The surname Jurisich has its origins in Croatia, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "juris," which means "brave" or "courageous," suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who displayed valor and strength in battle or during a significant event.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jurisich name can be found in Croatian historical records from the 15th century. It is mentioned in connection with the legendary defense of the Croatian town of Krbava against the Ottoman Turks in 1493, led by Nikola Jurisich, a military commander and nobleman.
The Jurisich family was known for their military prowess and played a crucial role in the defense of Croatian territories against the Ottoman Empire's expansion. Several members of the family held prominent positions in the Croatian nobility and were recognized for their bravery and leadership skills.
One notable figure bearing the Jurisich surname was Nikola Jurisich (1490-1544), the renowned Croatian military leader who led the defense of the fortress of Kiseg (now Nagykanizsa in Hungary) against the Ottoman forces in 1532. His heroic resistance against overwhelming odds earned him widespread recognition and cemented the Jurisich name in Croatian history.
Another significant individual with the Jurisich surname was Ivan Jurisich (1541-1595), a Croatian nobleman and military commander who served as the Ban (viceroy) of Croatia from 1588 to 1595. He played a crucial role in defending the region against Ottoman incursions and is remembered for his diplomatic skills and strategic prowess.
In the 17th century, the Jurisich family continued to hold influential positions in Croatian society. Petar Jurisich (1612-1677) was a distinguished military leader who served as the Ban of Croatia from 1670 to 1677, contributing to the defense of the region during the Great Turkish War.
Throughout the centuries, the Jurisich name has been associated with valor, leadership, and a strong connection to Croatian history and culture. While the spelling may have varied slightly over time, the essence of the name has remained rooted in its origins, honoring the courageous individuals who bore it and their contributions to the nation's defense and prosperity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jurisich
Among Census respondents with the surname Jurisich, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Jurisich 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 Jurisich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jurisich
Jurisich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-7 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,281 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+11 bearers (+10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,086 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 16,281 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.0%) | Up 8,086 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 Jurisich 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 | #149,395 | #141,309 | 5.4% |
| Count | 110 | 121 | 10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jurisich bearers went from 110 to 121 (+10.0% change). The surname moved up 8,086 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #141,309.
FAQ
Jurisich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jurisich?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Jurisich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Jurisich?
Jurisich ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Jurisich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Jurisich.
Has Jurisich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jurisich went from 110 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 11 (+10.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Jurisich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jurisich, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%). 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 Jurisich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jurisich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (5.8%). 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 Jurisich (2000, 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 Jurisich mean?
A surname with Croatian origins, possibly related to the Slavic word for jurisdiction or law. 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 Jurisich (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 Jurisich?
Find out how many people are called Jurisich on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.