2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vlasich
A surname potentially derived from the Slavic word "vlasic," meaning a type of small pickle or gherkin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Vlasich. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vlasich 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Vlasich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vlasich, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vlasich
The surname Vlasich is of Slavic origin, specifically from the regions of Croatia and Serbia. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century, derived from the Slavic word "vlasi," which referred to a group of people who were descendants of Romanized indigenous inhabitants of the Balkans.
The name Vlasich is believed to have been first recorded in historical documents and records from the regions of Dalmatia and Slavonia, which were part of the Venetian Republic during that time period. These records often appeared in various forms, such as Vlassich, Vlassich, or Vlasich, reflecting the phonetic variations in different dialects.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Vlasich was Ivan Vlasich, a merchant and landowner from the town of Zadar in Dalmatia, who lived in the late 16th century. Records show that he was involved in trade with Venice and other Italian cities, and his name appears in several commercial documents and contracts from that era.
In the 17th century, the Vlasich surname was also found in the region of Slavonia, which was part of the Habsburg Monarchy. One notable figure was Marko Vlasich, a military officer who served in the Croatian Pandur light cavalry during the Great Turkish War of the late 17th century. His exploits were recorded in contemporary accounts and chronicles of the time.
Another prominent individual with the surname Vlasich was Petar Vlasich, a Catholic priest and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his work in preserving and translating ancient texts and manuscripts, and his name appears in various academic publications and correspondence from that period.
During the 19th century, the Vlasich surname began to spread beyond the Balkan regions, as individuals migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such example is Josip Vlasich, a Croatian-American businessman and philanthropist who settled in California in the late 19th century. He was involved in various business ventures and was known for his support of Croatian cultural organizations in the United States.
While these are just a few examples, the Vlasich surname has a rich history and can be traced back to the Slavic communities of the Balkans, where it originated and flourished over several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vlasich
Among Census respondents with the surname Vlasich, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vlasich 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 Vlasich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vlasich
Vlasich 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
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,072 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 4,072 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 Vlasich 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 | #143,149 | #147,221 | -2.8% |
| Count | 116 | 113 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vlasich bearers went from 116 to 113 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 4,072 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #147,221.
FAQ
Vlasich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vlasich?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Vlasich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Vlasich?
Vlasich ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Vlasich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Vlasich.
Has Vlasich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vlasich went from 116 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Vlasich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vlasich, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Vlasich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vlasich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Vlasich (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 Vlasich mean?
A surname potentially derived from the Slavic word "vlasic," meaning a type of small pickle or gherkin. 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 Vlasich (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 Vlasich?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.