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

Rasic, 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 Rasic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rasic in America

Rasic is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rasic surname appeared 227 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 Rasic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rasic 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 Rasic

The surname RASIC is believed to have originated in the region of Croatia, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Slavic root word "raz," which means "spread" or "scatter," possibly indicating an occupation or location associated with the name's bearers.

One of the earliest known records of the RASIC surname can be traced to the village of Rasica, located in the central Croatian region of Slavonia. This area was once part of the Kingdom of Croatia, which later became part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is possible that the name originally referred to individuals from this particular village or those who had some connection to it.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several historical documents mention individuals bearing the RASIC surname. For instance, in 1642, a merchant named Ivan RASIC is recorded as having conducted business transactions in the city of Dubrovnik, which was an important maritime trading center at the time.

Another notable figure with the RASIC surname was Marko RASIC, a Croatian military officer who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th century. He was born around 1665 and served under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy, playing a crucial role in the liberation of parts of Croatia from Ottoman rule.

In the 19th century, a Croatian painter named Josip RASIC (1826-1894) gained recognition for his landscape paintings and portraits. His works are still displayed in several art galleries and museums throughout Croatia.

The RASIC surname can also be found in other parts of the Balkans, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it may have been introduced through migration or intermarriage. One prominent individual was Petar RASIC (1890-1962), a Bosnian writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the literary scene in the region.

While the origin of the RASIC surname can be traced back to Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the history and culture of the Balkan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rasic

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

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

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