2000
#96,918
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 174
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Kozic
A surname of Slavic origin, possibly meaning "goat herder" or derived from a diminutive form of the name Kozma.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 192 Americans carry the last name Kozic. That puts it at #111,996 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,785,179 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kozic 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
192
1 in 1,785,179
Census rank
#111,996
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
167
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 167 bearers of the surname Kozic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 111996th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kozic, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kozic
The surname KOZIC is of Croatian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Dalmatia, along the Adriatic coast. The name is derived from the Croatian word "koza," meaning "goat," suggesting a potential occupation or association with goat herding among the earliest bearers of this surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the KOZIC surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik), dating back to the late 15th century. These records document a merchant named Ivan KOZIC, who traded goods along the Adriatic coast and the Mediterranean.
In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Split, with a notable figure being Marko KOZIC, a skilled stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and buildings in the area. His work can still be admired in the intricate carvings and architectural details of these historic structures.
During the 17th century, a branch of the KOZIC family settled in the village of Blato on the island of Korčula. Here, they established themselves as respected landowners and farmers. One notable member of this lineage was Jure KOZIC (1624-1692), a respected village elder and community leader.
The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent KOZIC family in the town of Sinj, known for their involvement in the local wine trade. Ante KOZIC (1723-1798) was a respected vintner whose wines were highly sought after throughout the region.
In more recent history, the KOZIC surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including Marin KOZIC (1858-1934), a renowned Croatian painter and art teacher who played a significant role in the development of modern Croatian art.
Throughout the centuries, the KOZIC surname has been subject to various spelling variations, such as KOZICH, KOZIĆ, and KOZICK, reflecting the regional dialects and language adaptations. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its Croatian roots and the association with goat herding or farming.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kozic
Among Census respondents with the surname Kozic, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Kozic 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 Kozic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.0% · 162
- Black or African American1.2% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 2
- Two or more races0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kozic
Kozic 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
#106,096
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 168
-6 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 9,178 places
2020
#111,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 167
-1 bearers (-0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 5,900 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #96,918 | 174 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #106,096 | 168 | 0.06 | -6 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 9,178 places |
| 2020 | #111,996 | 167 | 0.06 | -1 bearers (-0.6%) | Down 5,900 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 Kozic 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 | #106,096 | #111,996 | -5.6% |
| Count | 168 | 167 | -0.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -6.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kozic bearers went from 168 to 167 (-0.6% change). The surname moved down 5,900 positions in the national ranking, going from #106,096 to #111,996.
FAQ
Kozic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kozic?
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the surname Kozic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,785,179 residents.
How common is Kozic?
Kozic ranks #111,996 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 167 people with the surname Kozic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (192), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Kozic.
Has Kozic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kozic went from 168 recorded bearers to 167. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #106,096 to #111,996.
What does the Census say about the background of Kozic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kozic, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.2%). 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 Kozic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (162 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kozic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.0%), Black (1.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.2%). 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 Kozic (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 Kozic mean?
A surname of Slavic origin, possibly meaning "goat herder" or derived from a diminutive form of the name Kozma. 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 Kozic (0.06 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 share the surname Kozic?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.