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

Pepic, 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 Pepic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pepic in America

Pepic is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pepic surname appeared 133 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 Pepic.

The history of the last name Pepic

The surname PEPIC is of Croatian origin, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Dalmatia, along the Adriatic coast, where it was initially spelled as "Pepić" or "Pepich."

The earliest known reference to the name can be found in a document from the archives of Dubrovnik, a historic city in southern Croatia, dated 1392. This document mentions a certain "Nikola Pepić," who was a merchant and landowner in the area.

The name PEPIC is thought to be derived from the Slavic root "pep," which means "ash" or "cinder." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with occupations related to ash or cinder, such as charcoal makers or blacksmiths.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records from the Croatian coastal regions, including the islands of Hvar and Brač. During this period, the spelling variations "Pepić," "Pepich," and "Pepic" were all in use.

One notable figure from this era was Marin Pepić (1516-1590), a renowned Renaissance poet and playwright from the city of Hvar. His works, written in the Croatian language, are considered among the finest examples of early Croatian literature.

As the centuries passed, the PEPIC surname spread to other parts of Croatia and neighboring regions. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Ogulin, in modern-day central Croatia, where they became prominent landowners and merchants.

Another notable bearer of the name was Antun Pepić (1783-1853), a Croatian military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a general in the Austrian Empire.

In the 19th century, the PEPIC surname can be found in various records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which ruled over much of the Croatian lands at the time. Some bearers of the name were involved in the Croatian National Revival movement, which aimed to promote Croatian language, culture, and national identity.

One such figure was Andrija Pepić (1826-1887), a Croatian writer, journalist, and political activist who played a significant role in the cultural and political developments of the time.

Throughout its history, the PEPIC surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, politicians, and military figures, all of whom have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of Croatia and the wider region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pepic

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

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 Pepic 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.

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

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