2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Strizich
Of Slavic origin, likely indicating a person from a location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Strizich. 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 Strizich 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 Strizich 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 Strizich, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Strizich
The surname STRIZICH is believed to have originated in Croatia, a country located in southeastern Europe. It is thought to have emerged during the 13th or 14th century, when surnames were becoming more widespread across Europe.
The name STRIZICH is derived from the Slavic word "stric," which means "uncle" or "paternal uncle." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who held a position of respect or authority within a family or community.
While there are no known references to the name STRIZICH in major historical manuscripts or records, such as the Domesday Book, it is possible that variations of the name appeared in local Croatian records or documents from the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname STRIZICH was Ivan Strizich, a Croatian military leader who lived in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in defending Croatia against Ottoman invasions during that time.
Another notable individual with the name STRIZICH was Marko Strizich, a Croatian poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of Croatian literature and his works that celebrated the country's cultural heritage.
In the 17th century, there was Petar Strizich, a Croatian architect who designed several important buildings and structures in the city of Dubrovnik, which was a major cultural and trade center in the region.
During the 18th century, Antun Strizich was a prominent Croatian scholar and philosopher. He wrote extensively on topics ranging from ethics to political theory and was highly regarded in academic circles of his time.
In the 19th century, Josip Strizich was a Croatian composer and musician who helped to popularize traditional Croatian folk music and incorporated elements of it into his compositions.
While the name STRIZICH may have evolved or been modified over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to Croatia and the Slavic word "stric," reflecting its historical significance as a surname within Croatian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Strizich
Among Census respondents with the surname Strizich, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Strizich 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 Strizich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Strizich
Strizich 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+16 bearers (+16.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,287 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-7 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,056 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+16.0%) | Up 7,287 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 7,056 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 Strizich 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 | #143,149 | #150,205 | -4.9% |
| Count | 116 | 109 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Strizich bearers went from 116 to 109 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 7,056 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #150,205.
FAQ
Strizich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Strizich?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Strizich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Strizich?
Strizich 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 Strizich. 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 Strizich.
Has Strizich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Strizich went from 116 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Strizich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Strizich, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (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 Strizich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Strizich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (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 Strizich (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 Strizich mean?
Of Slavic origin, likely indicating a person from a location. 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 Strizich (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 have the surname Strizich?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.