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

Talic, 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 Talic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talic in America

Talic is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talic surname appeared 206 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 Talic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talic 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 Talic

The surname Talic is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, specifically in the areas that are now parts of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "taljiti," which means "to melt" or "to smelt," suggesting that the name may have been associated with metalworking or smelting professions in its early history.

The earliest known records of the Talic surname can be traced back to the 15th century, when it appeared in various historical documents from the region. One notable early reference is found in the records of the Dubrovnik Republic, where a merchant named Nikola Talic was mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1472.

In the 16th century, the Talic surname spread throughout the Balkan region, with several families bearing this name residing in various towns and villages. One prominent individual from this era was Matija Talic, a military commander who served in the army of the Ottoman Empire and participated in the Siege of Vienna in 1683.

As the Talic family expanded over the centuries, they established roots in various parts of the Balkans, adapting their surname to local language variations. For example, in some areas, the name was spelled as "Talić" or "Talič," reflecting the regional dialects.

One notable figure from the 18th century was Jovan Talic (1734-1806), a Serbian Orthodox priest and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of education. He authored several textbooks and worked to establish schools in his native region.

In the 19th century, the Talic surname gained further recognition with the writer and poet Ivan Talic (1819-1887). Born in Dalmatia, he wrote extensively about the cultural heritage and traditions of the Balkan region, contributing to the preservation of local folk tales and legends.

Another prominent individual bearing the Talic surname was Marko Talic (1872-1943), a Croatian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the Croatian Peasant Party and advocated for the rights of peasants and workers.

While the Talic surname has its roots in the Balkans, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural tapestry of the region where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talic

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

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

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