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

Vraničar, 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 Vraničar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vraničar in America

Vraničar is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vraničar surname appeared 156 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 Vraničar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vraničar 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 Vraničar

The surname VRANICAR is of Croatian origin, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Croatian word "vrana," meaning "crow" or "raven," likely referring to a person who had a physical resemblance or association with these birds. The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Dalmatia and Slavonia, where it was commonly used among rural communities.

In the 15th century, the name VRANICAR appeared in several historical records from the Republic of Ragusa (present-day Dubrovnik). One notable mention was found in a document from 1428, which referred to a merchant named Petar VRANICAR, who conducted trade between Ragusa and neighboring regions.

The earliest known record of the VRANICAR surname dates back to the late 13th century, when a man named Matej VRANICAR was listed as a landowner in the village of Kaštel Stari near Split. This area was known for its vineyards, suggesting that the VRANICAR family may have been involved in winemaking.

Over the centuries, the VRANICAR name has undergone various spelling variations, including Vranichar, Vranitschar, and Vranitshar. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the transcription practices of different scribes.

One notable figure in Croatian history bearing the VRANICAR surname was Ante VRANICAR (1804-1888). He was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as the Mayor of Split from 1865 to 1867. Ante VRANICAR played a significant role in the development of Split's infrastructure and advocated for the city's autonomy.

Another notable VRANICAR was Josip VRANICAR (1869-1938), a Croatian painter and sculptor. He was born in Split and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Josip VRANICAR's works often depicted scenes from everyday life in Dalmatia, and his sculptures adorned public spaces in cities like Split and Zagreb.

The VRANICAR name also appears in the literary world with Ivan VRANICAR (1938-2012), a renowned Croatian poet and translator. He was born in Supetar on the island of Brač and published numerous poetry collections, including "Cvjetne poruke" (Floral Messages) and "Obalni čempres" (Coastal Cypress).

Another notable figure was Mate VRANICAR (1907-1984), a Croatian chess player and International Master. He represented Yugoslavia in several international chess tournaments and was known for his strategic mind and tactical prowess.

While the VRANICAR surname has its roots in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its earliest and most prominent historical connections remain strongly linked to the Dalmatian region of Croatia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vraničar

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Vraničar, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!