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

Solic, 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 Solic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Solic in America

Solic is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Solic surname appeared 108 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 Solic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Solic 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 Solic

The surname Solic has its origins in Croatia and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "sol," meaning salt, which was an important commodity in ancient times. The name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the salt trade or residing in areas known for salt production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Solic can be found in the 14th-century archives of the Dubrovnik Republic, a prominent maritime and trading center on the Adriatic coast. These records mention a merchant named Ivan Solic, who traded in various goods, including salt.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in the Venetian archives, indicating its presence in the region under the control of the Republic of Venice. A notable figure from this era was Marco Solic, a ship captain who sailed for the Venetian fleet and participated in several naval battles against the Ottoman Empire.

During the 16th century, the Solic surname spread to other parts of Croatia, particularly in the regions of Dalmatia and Istria. Historical documents from this period reference a nobleman named Petar Solic, who owned substantial land holdings near the city of Split.

In the 17th century, the name Solic gained prominence in the city of Zadar, where a family of scholars and philosophers resided. The most famous among them was Juraj Solic (1617-1692), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies.

Another notable figure was Marija Solic (1763-1829), a poet and writer from the island of Brac. Her works, which celebrated the beauty of the Dalmatian coast and its people, became widely acclaimed throughout the region.

As the centuries passed, the Solic surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields, from artisans and merchants to academics and military personnel. While the name's origins can be traced back to Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Solic

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

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

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