2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Primozich
A surname indicating geographic origin, from the Primož region or place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Primozich. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Primozich 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Primozich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Primozich, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Primozich
The surname PRIMOZICH is of Croatian origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century in the Adriatic coastal regions of present-day Croatia. It is believed to be derived from the Slavic word "primor," meaning "coastal area," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name resided in the maritime communities along the Dalmatian coast.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the PRIMOZICH surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa, a medieval maritime republic centered around the city of Dubrovnik. In a document dated 1478, a merchant named Marko PRIMOZICH is mentioned as a participant in a trade agreement with Venetian merchants.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the PRIMOZICH name appears in various records and manuscripts from the Dalmatian cities of Split, Zadar, and Sibenik. These documents often reference individuals engaged in maritime activities, such as shipbuilding, fishing, and coastal trade.
Notable individuals with the PRIMOZICH surname include:
1. Nikola PRIMOZICH (1662-1738), a renowned shipbuilder from the island of Korcula, renowned for his expertise in constructing sturdy and seaworthy vessels.
2. Marija PRIMOZICH (1792-1867), a celebrated poet and playwright from Dubrovnik, whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Dalmatian coast.
3. Luka PRIMOZICH (1815-1891), a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the mayor of Split in the mid-19th century, advocating for the city's economic development and infrastructure improvements.
4. Ivan PRIMOZICH (1875-1942), a renowned explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to the remote islands of the Adriatic, documenting their flora and fauna.
5. Josip PRIMOZICH (1901-1986), a celebrated architect whose designs heavily influenced the modern architectural landscape of coastal cities like Zadar and Split, blending traditional Dalmatian elements with contemporary styles.
Over time, the PRIMOZICH surname has spread beyond the coastal regions of Croatia, with bearers of this name now found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Croatian diaspora communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Primozich
Among Census respondents with the surname Primozich, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Primozich 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 Primozich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.3% · 93
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Primozich
Primozich 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,525 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,564 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Down 5,525 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,564 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 Primozich 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 | #153,769 | #150,205 | 2.3% |
| Count | 106 | 109 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Primozich bearers went from 106 to 109 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,564 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,205.
FAQ
Primozich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Primozich?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Primozich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Primozich?
Primozich ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Primozich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Primozich.
Has Primozich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Primozich went from 106 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Primozich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Primozich, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Primozich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Primozich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.3%), Two or More Races (7.3%), Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Primozich (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 Primozich mean?
A surname indicating geographic origin, from the Primož region or place. 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 Primozich (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 are called Primozich?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Primozich at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.