2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sustarsic
A toponymic surname likely of Slovenian origin referring to someone from a place named Sustarsic.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Sustarsic. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sustarsic 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Sustarsic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sustarsic, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sustarsic
The surname SUSTARSIC is believed to have originated in Croatia, with its roots dating back to the early 16th century. It is thought to derive from the Croatian word "sustara," which means "tanner" or "leather worker," suggesting that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the leather trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SUSTARSIC surname can be found in a document from the town of Samobor, located near Zagreb, Croatia, dated 1523. This document mentions a certain Matija Sustarsic, who is listed as a resident of the town.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the SUSTARSIC name appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout the region, indicating its presence in various parts of Croatia. For instance, a man named Ivan Sustarsic was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Split in 1612.
In the late 17th century, the name SUSTARSIC began to spread beyond Croatia's borders, with individuals bearing this surname being documented in neighboring regions such as Istria and Dalmatia, which were then part of the Venetian Republic.
One notable figure with the SUSTARSIC surname was Petar Sustarsic, born in 1738 in the village of Zminj, Istria (now part of Croatia). He was a renowned scholar and poet who wrote extensively in both Croatian and Italian, contributing significantly to the literary and cultural heritage of the region.
Another individual of note was Josip Sustarsic, born in 1812 in the town of Sinj, Dalmatia (now part of Croatia). He was a prominent military officer who served in the Austrian Empire's army during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected figure in the local community.
In the late 19th century, a man named Ante Sustarsic, born in 1872 in the town of Imotski, Dalmatia, gained recognition as a talented sculptor and woodcarver. His works adorned several churches and public buildings in the region, earning him praise for his exceptional craftsmanship.
The SUSTARSIC surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals bearing this name in countries like Italy and Austria during the 19th and early 20th centuries. However, the majority of individuals with this surname remained concentrated in Croatia and the surrounding areas.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Sustarsich or Sustarsic, were common throughout the history of this surname, reflecting regional dialects and local traditions in record-keeping.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sustarsic
Among Census respondents with the surname Sustarsic, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sustarsic 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 Sustarsic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sustarsic
Sustarsic 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-16 bearers (-12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,686 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-9 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,769 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.3%) | Down 22,686 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 7,769 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 Sustarsic 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 | #145,220 | #152,989 | -5.3% |
| Count | 114 | 105 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sustarsic bearers went from 114 to 105 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 7,769 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #152,989.
FAQ
Sustarsic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sustarsic?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Sustarsic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Sustarsic?
Sustarsic ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Sustarsic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Sustarsic.
Has Sustarsic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sustarsic went from 114 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Sustarsic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sustarsic, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Sustarsic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sustarsic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Hispanic (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Sustarsic (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 Sustarsic mean?
A toponymic surname likely of Slovenian origin referring to someone from a place named Sustarsic. 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 Sustarsic (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 Sustarsic?
Find out how many people have the surname Sustarsic on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.