2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Turcic
A surname derived from the Croatian region of Turci.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Turcic. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Turcic 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Turcic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Turcic, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Turcic
The surname Turcic is of Croatian origin, derived from the Turkish word "Türk," meaning "a member of the Turkish people." It is believed to have emerged during the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Balkans in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The name Turcic is thought to have been initially adopted by Croatians who had converted to Islam or had close associations with the Ottoman Turks. It served as a descriptive surname, identifying individuals with Turkish ancestry or connections.
Early records of the Turcic surname can be found in various historical documents from the region, such as church registers and census records from the 16th and 17th centuries. The name appears to have been concentrated in areas that were under Ottoman rule or had significant Turkish influence, such as parts of modern-day Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.
One of the earliest known references to the Turcic surname dates back to the late 16th century, when a certain Marko Turcic was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Dubrovnik, which was then an independent republic.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Turcic surname. For example, Marin Turcic (1550-1620) was a Croatian writer and poet who lived during the Renaissance period. His works explored themes of love and patriotism, reflecting the cultural influences of the time.
In the 19th century, Matija Turcic (1813-1887) was a Croatian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the Croatian National Revival movement. He advocated for greater autonomy and the preservation of Croatian cultural identity.
Another prominent figure was Josip Turcic (1878-1945), a Croatian architect known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau and Secessionist architectural styles. He designed several notable buildings in Zagreb and other cities across Croatia.
In more recent times, Marijan Turcic (1926-2011) was a Croatian sculptor and academic who gained recognition for his modernist sculptures and public installations.
It is also worth mentioning that variations of the Turcic surname exist, such as Turčić and Turčin, which can be found among Croatian and Serbian populations, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Turcic
Among Census respondents with the surname Turcic, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Turcic 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 Turcic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Turcic
Turcic 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
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+8 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,849 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-26 bearers (-19.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,390 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | +8 bearers (+6.4%) | Down 1,849 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -26 bearers (-19.5%) | Down 23,390 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 Turcic 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 | #128,249 | #151,639 | -18.2% |
| Count | 133 | 107 | -19.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -28.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Turcic bearers went from 133 to 107 (-19.5% change). The surname moved down 23,390 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #151,639.
FAQ
Turcic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Turcic?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Turcic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Turcic?
Turcic ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Turcic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Turcic.
Has Turcic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Turcic went from 133 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 26 (-19.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Turcic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Turcic, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Turcic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Turcic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Hispanic (2.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Turcic (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 Turcic mean?
A surname derived from the Croatian region of Turci. 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 Turcic (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 Americans have the surname Turcic?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.