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

Ursić, 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 Ursić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ursić in America

Ursić is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ursić surname appeared 140 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 Ursić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ursić 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 Ursić

The surname "URSIC" has its origins in the Slavic region, particularly in what is now modern-day Slovenia and Croatia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name "URSIC" is derived from the Slavic word "urs," which means "bear." It was likely initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who possessed bear-like qualities or had a physical resemblance to a bear. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "URSIC" can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Ljubljana, which was part of the Duchy of Carniola at that time. The document mentions a merchant named Jurij Ursic, who was involved in trade dealings with neighboring regions.

In the 16th century, the name "URSIC" appeared in several historical records from the region of Istria, which was then part of the Republic of Venice. These records include mentions of landowners and local officials bearing the surname.

During the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname "URSIC" was Matija Ursic, a Jesuit scholar and writer who was born in 1620 in the town of Vipava (now part of modern-day Slovenia). He authored several religious texts and philosophical works that were influential in the region at the time.

Another historical figure of note was Andrej Ursic, a military officer who served in the Austrian Empire during the 18th century. Born in 1728 in the town of Ajdovščina (now in Slovenia), he fought in various battles and campaigns, including the Seven Years' War, and rose through the ranks to become a respected commander.

In the 19th century, a prominent bearer of the "URSIC" name was Josip Ursic, a Croatian writer and poet who was born in 1815 in the city of Rijeka (then part of the Austrian Empire). His works, which often explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage, played a significant role in the Croatian literary renaissance of the time.

During the 20th century, one notable individual with the surname "URSIC" was Marija Ursic, a Slovenian artist and painter who was born in 1912 in the town of Idrija. Her vibrant and expressive works, often depicting scenes from rural life and the natural landscape, earned her widespread recognition and acclaim both within Slovenia and internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ursić

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

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

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