2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Turcich
A surname of South Slavic origin referring to Turkish ancestry or connections.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Turcich. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Turcich 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Turcich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Turcich, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Turcich
The surname TURCICH is of Croatian origin, derived from the word "Turčić" which means "little Turk" or "one from Turkey". It is believed to have originated during the Ottoman Empire's conquest and occupation of parts of the Balkans, particularly Croatia, during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The name likely referred to individuals who either had Turkish ancestry or had some connection to the Turkish or Ottoman culture. It may have been used to identify people who converted to Islam, worked for the Ottoman administration, or had close interactions with the Turkish community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TURCICH can be found in the parish records of Dubrovnik, a city-state in what is now southern Croatia, dating back to the late 16th century. The name appears with various spellings, such as "Turchich", "Turcich", and "Turczich", reflecting the variations in pronunciation and transcription at the time.
In the early 17th century, a notable figure named Nikola TURCICH (1578-1647) was a prominent merchant and diplomat from Dubrovnik. He served as the ambassador of the Republic of Ragusa (Dubrovnik) to the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements and maintaining diplomatic relations.
Another historical figure bearing the TURCICH name was Marko TURCICH (1640-1712), a Franciscan friar and scholar from the town of Makarska in Dalmatia. He authored several religious texts and was known for his contributions to the Croatian literary tradition.
During the 18th century, the TURCICH family gained prominence in the city of Split, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One member, Ivan TURCICH (1735-1801), was a respected merchant and landowner who served as a city councilor and played an influential role in the local community.
In the 19th century, the TURCICH name can be found in historical records from the Istrian peninsula, which was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time. A notable figure was Matej TURCICH (1819-1890), a lawyer and politician who advocated for the rights of the Croatian population in Istria.
Over the centuries, the TURCICH surname has spread to other parts of Croatia and neighboring regions, reflecting the mobility and migration patterns of the Croatian people. While the name may have originated in a specific context, it has become an integral part of the Croatian cultural heritage and identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Turcich
Among Census respondents with the surname Turcich, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Turcich 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 Turcich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Turcich
Turcich appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,461 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,461 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 Turcich 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 | #154,907 | #149,446 | 3.5% |
| Count | 105 | 110 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Turcich bearers went from 105 to 110 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,461 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #149,446.
FAQ
Turcich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Turcich?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Turcich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Turcich?
Turcich ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Turcich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Turcich.
Has Turcich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Turcich went from 105 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Turcich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Turcich, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Black (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 Turcich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Turcich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (5.5%), Black (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 Turcich (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 Turcich mean?
A surname of South Slavic origin referring to Turkish ancestry or connections. 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 Turcich (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 Turcich?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.