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

Klarić, 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 Klarić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klarić in America

Klarić is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klarić surname appeared 227 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 Klarić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klarić 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 Klarić

The surname Klaric has its origins in Croatia, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "klariti," which means "to clear" or "to clean." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to clearing land or maintaining cleanliness.

One of the earliest known references to the name Klaric can be found in a historical document from the city of Dubrovnik, dated 1467. This document mentions a family with the surname Klaric residing in the area. Additionally, the name appears in various church records and municipal archives from the 16th and 17th centuries in regions such as Dalmatia and Istria.

The name Klaric has also been linked to several place names in Croatia, such as the village of Klarići, located in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. This village likely took its name from the Klaric family that settled there in the past.

Notable individuals with the surname Klaric include Josip Klaric (1875-1940), a Croatian painter and art teacher known for his landscapes and portraits. Another prominent figure was Franjo Klaric (1899-1971), a Croatian writer and journalist who contributed to the development of modern Croatian literature.

In the field of sports, Marija Klaric (1905-1986) was a Croatian athlete who competed in the shot put and discus throw events at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Ivica Klaric (born 1963) is a former Croatian football player who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split.

Another individual of note is Jure Klaric (1773-1833), a Croatian poet and writer who is considered one of the pioneers of the Croatian Romantic movement. His works, such as the poem "Slavonska Vila," played a significant role in the cultural and literary renaissance of the 19th century.

While the surname Klaric has its roots in Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and individuals mentioned above provide insight into the rich heritage and legacy of this Croatian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klarić

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

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

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