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

Sarich, 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 Sarich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarich in America

Sarich is the 43885th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarich surname appeared 491 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 Sarich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarich 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 Sarich

The surname SARICH is of Croatian origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dalmatian region of Croatia, specifically in the coastal town of Šibenik. The name is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "sarac," meaning "someone who mends or makes saddles."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SARICH surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, which ruled over parts of Dalmatia during the Renaissance period. In a document from 1472, a certain "Petar Sarich" is listed as a master saddle-maker in the city of Šibenik.

As the surname spread throughout Croatia and neighboring regions, various spelling variations emerged, such as Sarich, Saric, Sarić, and Saritch. These variations often reflected local dialects and regional differences in pronunciation.

In the 16th century, the SARICH name made its way to Italy, where it was recorded in the city of Venice. A notable figure from this period was Giovanni Sarich, a skilled craftsman who specialized in leather goods and was commissioned to create saddles for the Venetian nobility.

During the 19th century, a wave of Croatian immigration to the United States brought the SARICH surname to North America. One of the earliest recorded instances was Ivan Sarich, who arrived in New York City in 1842. He later settled in California and became a successful rancher.

Another notable figure was Ante Sarich, born in 1856 in the village of Vrpolje, Croatia. He emigrated to the United States in 1880 and became a prominent businessman in the mining industry, establishing several successful companies in Montana and Wyoming.

In the 20th century, the SARICH name gained recognition through the work of Croatian-American physicist Paul Sarich. Born in 1926 in Los Angeles, he made significant contributions to the field of molecular evolution and the study of human origins through his groundbreaking research on DNA analysis.

Throughout its history, the SARICH surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, entrepreneurs, and professionals. While its roots can be traced back to the saddle-making traditions of medieval Croatia, the name has since spread across continents, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse journeys of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarich

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

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

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