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

Kauzlarich, 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 Kauzlarich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kauzlarich in America

Kauzlarich is the 37993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kauzlarich surname appeared 584 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 Kauzlarich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kauzlarich 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 Kauzlarich

The surname KAUZLARICH has its origins in Croatia, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Croatian words 'kauza' meaning 'cause' and 'larich' meaning 'larch tree', possibly referring to an occupation or location associated with the larch tree.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the Dalmatian region of Croatia, particularly in the areas around Zadar and Split. Variants of the spelling include KAUZLARIC, KAUZLARICH, and KAUZLARIĆ.

One of the earliest known mentions of the KAUZLARICH name is in a land deed from the town of Biograd na Moru, dated 1592, which refers to a certain Ivan Kauzlarich and his property holdings.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals bearing the KAUZLARICH surname held positions of prominence in the region. Notably, Jure Kauzlarich (1635-1712) was a respected lawyer and judge in the city of Zadar, known for his fair rulings and legal expertise.

Another notable figure was Marko Kauzlarich (1768-1842), a merchant and landowner from the island of Pag, who played a significant role in the economic development of the region through his trade ventures and investments.

In the 19th century, the KAUZLARICH name spread beyond Croatia as individuals emigrated to other parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and beyond. One such individual was Ante Kauzlarich (1821-1897), a sailor and adventurer who traveled extensively and eventually settled in Trieste, Italy, where he established a successful maritime business.

Another prominent KAUZLARICH was Nikola Kauzlarich (1876-1958), a renowned architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the development of modern Zagreb, Croatia's capital city. His designs and urban planning efforts left a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.

Beyond Croatia, individuals with the KAUZLARICH surname can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Croatian diaspora communities, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kauzlarich

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

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

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