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

Retic, 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 Retic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Retic in America

Retic is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Retic surname appeared 122 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 Retic.

The history of the last name Retic

The surname RETIC is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, deriving from the Latin word "reticulatus," which means "net-like" or "reticulated." This name likely referred to the occupation of a net-maker or someone involved in the production of nets, which were essential tools for fishing and hunting in those times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RETIC can be found in a document from the city of Venice, dated around 1375. This document mentions a certain Pietro Retic, who was a prominent merchant involved in the trade of fishing nets and other maritime goods.

As the name spread across Italy, it took on various spellings and regional variations, such as Retici, Reticci, and Reticchio. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the Italian word "reticolato," which also means "net-like."

In the 15th century, the name RETIC appeared in the records of the city of Florence, where a family of skilled net-makers and fishermen carried this surname. One notable member of this family was Giovanni Retic (1435-1498), who was renowned for his expertly crafted fishing nets and his contributions to the local fishing industry.

Another prominent figure with the surname RETIC was Marcantonio Retic (1520-1585), a Venetian philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on the subjects of logic and metaphysics. His works were widely studied and influenced subsequent generations of thinkers.

During the Renaissance period, the name RETIC was also found in the records of the city of Rome. One notable individual was Giulia Retic (1550-1618), a skilled embroiderer and textile artist whose works were prized by the nobility and the Catholic Church.

In the 17th century, the RETIC surname appeared in the records of the city of Naples, where a family of fishermen and net-makers carried this name. One of the most notable members of this family was Gennaro Retic (1625-1698), who was renowned for his innovative techniques in net-making and his contributions to the local fishing industry.

Over the centuries, the RETIC surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and artists. While the name may have originated from a humble occupation, it has become a part of the rich tapestry of Italian cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Retic

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

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

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