2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Kuljancic
A Slavic surname derived from a diminutive of a personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Kuljancic. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kuljancic 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Kuljancic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuljancic, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kuljancic
The surname KULJANCIC is of Croatian origin, originating from the Dalmatian region of Croatia. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "kuljanac," which means "someone who lives in a small house or cottage."
The earliest recorded instance of the KULJANCIC surname dates back to the 17th century, when it appeared in the parish records of the village of Podgora, located near the city of Makarska. This region was historically populated by Croats, who have a long-standing tradition of using patronymic surnames derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or locations.
One of the earliest known bearers of the KULJANCIC name was Ivan Kuljancic, born in 1678 in Podgora. He was a farmer and landowner, whose descendants continued to carry the surname for generations.
During the 19th century, the KULJANCIC name spread to other parts of Croatia, particularly the coastal regions of Dalmatia and Istria. This was likely due to migration and the search for better economic opportunities.
A notable figure bearing the KULJANCIC surname was Ante Kuljancic (1845-1912), a prominent Croatian writer and poet from the island of Korcula. His works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Dalmatian islands and played a significant role in the development of modern Croatian literature.
Another individual of historical significance was Marija Kuljancic (1892-1968), a Croatian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. She founded several organizations dedicated to empowering women and promoting gender equality in Croatia.
In the 20th century, the KULJANCIC name also gained recognition in the field of sports. Miro Kuljancic (1926-2003) was a celebrated Croatian football player who represented the national team and played for various clubs in Yugoslavia and Italy during his career.
While the KULJANCIC surname is primarily concentrated in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the Dalmatian region, where it originated as a descriptive surname reflecting the modest dwellings of its earliest bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kuljancic
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuljancic, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kuljancic 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 Kuljancic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 115
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kuljancic
Kuljancic 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
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+15 bearers (+14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,162 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.7%) | Up 14,162 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 Kuljancic 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 | #158,432 | #144,270 | 8.9% |
| Count | 102 | 117 | 14.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 30.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kuljancic bearers went from 102 to 117 (+14.7% change). The surname moved up 14,162 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #144,270.
FAQ
Kuljancic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kuljancic?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Kuljancic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Kuljancic?
Kuljancic ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Kuljancic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Kuljancic.
Has Kuljancic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kuljancic went from 102 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 15 (+14.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Kuljancic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kuljancic, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Kuljancic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kuljancic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Black (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Kuljancic (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 Kuljancic mean?
A Slavic surname derived from a diminutive of a personal name. 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 Kuljancic (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 share the surname Kuljancic?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.