2000
#96,918
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 174
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Vrablic
A surname of Slavic origin, derived from the word for "sparrow".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 208 Americans carry the last name Vrablic. That puts it at #105,198 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,647,857 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vrablic 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
208
1 in 1,647,857
Census rank
#105,198
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
181
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 181 bearers of the surname Vrablic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 105198th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vrablic, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vrablic
The surname VRABLIC originates from Slovenia, a country located in Central Europe. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, when surnames began to gain widespread use in the region.
VRABLIC is a derivative of the Slovenian word "vrabec," which means "sparrow." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed upon individuals who lived near or worked with sparrows, or who possessed physical or personality traits associated with these small birds.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VRABLIC can be found in the parish records of the village of Kranj, located in the Slovenian region of Carniola. The entry, dated 1587, mentions a certain Janez Vrablic, who was a farmer and landowner.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the VRABLIC surname began to spread throughout other parts of Slovenia, as well as neighboring regions such as Croatia and Italy. Variants of the name, like Vrablič and Vrablich, also emerged during this time.
Notable individuals bearing the VRABLIC surname include:
1. Marija VRABLIC (1714-1792), a renowned herbalist and healer from the town of Novo Mesto, whose remedies were widely sought after throughout the region.
2. Janez VRABLIC (1825-1901), a prominent Slovenian painter and member of the Realist movement, known for his landscapes and portraiture.
3. Franc VRABLIC (1876-1942), a Slovenian architect who designed several notable buildings in Ljubljana, including the National University Library.
4. Milena VRABLIC (1901-1988), a Slovenian writer and poet, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
5. Matjaž VRABLIC (1945-2018), a renowned Slovenian sculptor and visual artist, whose abstract works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and North America.
While the VRABLIC surname may have originated in a small Slovenian village centuries ago, it has since spread far beyond its humble beginnings, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vrablic
Among Census respondents with the surname Vrablic, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Vrablic 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 Vrablic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1% · 174
- Two or more races2.2% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.6% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vrablic
Vrablic 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
#96,368
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 189
+15 bearers (+8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 550 places
2020
#105,198
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 181
-8 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 8,830 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #96,918 | 174 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #96,368 | 189 | 0.06 | +15 bearers (+8.6%) | Up 550 places |
| 2020 | #105,198 | 181 | 0.06 | -8 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 8,830 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 Vrablic 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 | #96,368 | #105,198 | -9.2% |
| Count | 189 | 181 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vrablic bearers went from 189 to 181 (-4.2% change). The surname moved down 8,830 positions in the national ranking, going from #96,368 to #105,198.
FAQ
Vrablic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vrablic?
Name Census estimates that about 208 living Americans carry the surname Vrablic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,647,857 residents.
How common is Vrablic?
Vrablic ranks #105,198 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 181 people with the surname Vrablic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (208), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Vrablic.
Has Vrablic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vrablic went from 189 recorded bearers to 181. That is a decrease of 8 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #96,368 to #105,198.
What does the Census say about the background of Vrablic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vrablic, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic (0.6%). 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 Vrablic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.1% (174 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vrablic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.1%), Two or More Races (2.2%), Hispanic (0.6%). 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 Vrablic (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 Vrablic mean?
A surname of Slavic origin, derived from the word for "sparrow". 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 Vrablic (0.06 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 are called Vrablic?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Vrablic on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.