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

Lalic, 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 Lalic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lalic in America

Lalic is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lalic surname appeared 264 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 Lalic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lalic 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 Lalic

The surname Lalic originated in the Balkans, specifically in the regions of Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic root word "lalok," which means "tuft" or "tassel." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was involved in the production or trade of tasseled fabrics or textiles.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Lalic surname can be found in the Dubrovnik archives, dating back to the 15th century. These records document the presence of a family bearing this name in the coastal city-state of Dubrovnik, which was a prominent maritime and trading center during that time.

In the 16th century, the Lalic name appears in various records from the Dalmatian hinterland, particularly in the areas around the towns of Imotski and Sinj. This indicates that the name had spread from the coastal regions to the interior of the Dalmatian region.

During the Ottoman era, several individuals with the Lalic surname were mentioned in historical documents related to the Ottoman administration in the Balkans. One notable figure was Mehmed Lalic, an Ottoman official who served as the governor of the Sanjak of Herzegovina in the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, the Lalic name gained prominence in the literary and cultural circles of the South Slavic regions. Mihovil Lalic (1859-1920) was a renowned Croatian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Dalmatian Renaissance movement.

Another notable individual was Radovan Lalic (1939-1975), a Serbian poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. His poetic collections, such as "Pesme" (Poems) and "Revanje" (Bleating), were highly acclaimed and influential in the literary landscape of the former Yugoslavia.

Other notable individuals with the Lalic surname include Branko Lalic (1950-), a Serbian actor and director known for his work in theater and film, and Zoran Lalic (1967-), a former professional basketball player from Serbia who played in various European leagues.

While the Lalic surname has its roots in the Balkan region, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and cultural significance of this name remain deeply rooted in the South Slavic territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lalic

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

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

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