2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vichich
A surname with Ukrainian/Croatian origins meaning "eternal" or "imperishable."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Vichich. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vichich 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Vichich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vichich, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vichich
The surname VICHICH is believed to have originated in Croatia. It is a Croatian surname that dates back to the 15th century. The name is derived from the Croatian word "viči," which means "to shout" or "to call out." It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who had a loud voice or was known for shouting.
The earliest recorded instance of the VICHICH surname can be found in a 1492 census record from the town of Split, located on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. The record lists a family with the surname VICHICH residing in the town.
In the 16th century, the VICHICH surname appeared in several historical documents from the Dubrovnik region of Croatia. One notable reference is a 1543 merchant's ledger that mentions a Nikola VICHICH, a trader who dealt in goods from the Ottoman Empire.
Throughout the centuries, the VICHICH surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including VICHICHH, VIKICH, and VICICH. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects and the transition from Croatian to other languages, such as Italian and German, in certain areas.
One of the earliest known individuals with the VICHICH surname was Marko VICHICH, a Croatian military officer who served in the Venetian Army during the 17th century. He was born in 1624 in the town of Makarska and fought in several battles against the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable figure was Ivan VICHICH, a Croatian author and poet who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1824 in the city of Zadar, he is best known for his collection of romantic poems titled "Ljubavne pjesme" (Love Poems), published in 1852.
In the 20th century, Ante VICHICH (1898-1972) was a prominent Croatian architect who designed several notable buildings in Zagreb, including the Croatian National Theater and the Academy of Fine Arts building.
Lastly, Ivo VICHICH (1923-2005) was a Croatian-American artist and sculptor. He was born in Split but immigrated to the United States after World War II. His works are featured in numerous museums and public spaces across the United States.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vichich
Among Census respondents with the surname Vichich, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vichich 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 Vichich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vichich
Vichich 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-14 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,082 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 169 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 20,082 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 169 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 Vichich 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 | #141,140 | #141,309 | -0.1% |
| Count | 118 | 121 | 2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vichich bearers went from 118 to 121 (+2.5% change). The surname moved down 169 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #141,309.
FAQ
Vichich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vichich?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Vichich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Vichich?
Vichich ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Vichich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Vichich.
Has Vichich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vichich went from 118 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 3 (+2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Vichich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vichich, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Vichich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vichich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Vichich (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 Vichich mean?
A surname with Ukrainian/Croatian origins meaning "eternal" or "imperishable." 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 Vichich (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 Vichich?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.