2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kresic
A surname derived from a Slavic word meaning to strike, referring to someone who engaged in striking activities.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Kresic. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kresic 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Kresic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kresic, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kresic
The surname Kresic is of Croatian origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Croatian word "kres," which means "bonfire" or "blaze." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who worked with fire or lived near areas where bonfires were commonly lit.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Kresic can be found in the records of the Dubrovnik Republic, a maritime republic located on the Adriatic coast, during the 14th century. The name appears in various historical documents, including tax records and property deeds, indicating that the Kresic family had established roots in the region.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Kresic was Ivan Kresic, a Croatian humanist and writer who lived from 1512 to 1576. He is renowned for his contributions to Croatian literature and his works that explored philosophical and religious themes.
Another prominent individual bearing the Kresic surname was Stjepan Kresic, a Croatian military officer who served in the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the late 19th century. He was born in 1848 and played a significant role in the defense of the Empire's borders in the Balkans.
During the 20th century, the name Kresic gained further recognition with the birth of Darko Kresic in 1935. Darko was a renowned Croatian sculptor and artist whose works were celebrated for their unique style and intricate detail. He passed away in 2014, leaving behind a legacy of artistic excellence.
In more recent times, the Kresic surname has been associated with several notable individuals in various fields. Mladen Kresic, born in 1965, is a Croatian economist and academic who has made significant contributions to the field of finance and economics in the region.
It is important to note that while the surname Kresic has its roots in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and evolution of this surname within the Croatian context.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kresic
Among Census respondents with the surname Kresic, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kresic 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 Kresic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 102
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kresic
Kresic appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 807 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 807 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 Kresic 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 | #151,532 | #152,339 | -0.5% |
| Count | 108 | 106 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kresic bearers went from 108 to 106 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 807 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,339.
FAQ
Kresic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kresic?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Kresic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Kresic?
Kresic ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Kresic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Kresic.
Has Kresic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kresic went from 108 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Kresic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kresic, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Kresic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kresic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Black (2.8%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Kresic (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 Kresic mean?
A surname derived from a Slavic word meaning to strike, referring to someone who engaged in striking activities. 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 Kresic (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 Kresic?
See how common the surname Kresic is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.