2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sucic
A surname possibly originating from the Slavic ethnic region, potentially derived from a personal name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Sucic. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sucic 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Sucic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sucic, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sucic
The surname Sucic originates from Croatia, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Croatian word "suciti," which means "to twist" or "to spin," indicating a possible connection to the textile industry or the occupation of spinning wool or other fibers.
The earliest recorded instances of the Sucic surname can be found in the coastal regions of Dalmatia and the islands of the Adriatic Sea. The name has also been documented in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the Dubrovnik Archives, which date back to the 14th century.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Sucic surname was Ivan Sucic, a prominent merchant and ship owner from the city of Dubrovnik, who lived in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Marko Sucic, a renowned navigator and explorer who participated in several maritime expeditions in the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the Sucic family played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of Dalmatia. Petar Sucic (1723-1795) was a renowned philosopher and scholar who contributed to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. His brother, Antun Sucic (1730-1808), was a respected writer and historian who authored several works on the history of Dalmatia.
During the 19th century, the Sucic surname gained prominence in the fields of politics and law. Matija Sucic (1812-1878) was a influential lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Croatian Parliament and advocated for the rights of the Croatian people. His son, Tomislav Sucic (1846-1912), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent judge and legal scholar.
The Sucic surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Croatia. For instance, the village of Sucuraj on the island of Hvar is believed to be derived from the Sucic family name, indicating their historical presence in the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sucic
Among Census respondents with the surname Sucic, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Sucic 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 Sucic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.9% · 116
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sucic
Sucic 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+6 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,346 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-4 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,597 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 3,346 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 6,597 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 Sucic 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 | #134,712 | #141,309 | -4.9% |
| Count | 125 | 121 | -3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sucic bearers went from 125 to 121 (-3.2% change). The surname moved down 6,597 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #141,309.
FAQ
Sucic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sucic?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Sucic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Sucic?
Sucic ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Sucic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Sucic.
Has Sucic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sucic went from 125 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Sucic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sucic, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%) and Hispanic (0.8%). 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 Sucic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.9% (116 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sucic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%), Hispanic (0.8%). 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 Sucic (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 Sucic mean?
A surname possibly originating from the Slavic ethnic region, potentially derived from a personal name or occupation. 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 Sucic (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 are called Sucic?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Sucic, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.