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

Zorich, 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 Zorich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zorich in America

Zorich is the 36246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zorich surname appeared 618 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 Zorich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zorich 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 Zorich

The surname Zorich has its origins in the Slavic regions of Europe, mainly found in countries such as Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. Its etymology can be traced back to the Slavic name Zorislav, which itself is derived from "Zor," meaning "dawn" or "morning," and "slav," meaning "glory" or "fame." The name Zorich essentially signifies "glory of the dawn" or "famous dawn."

The name's roots can be found in the medieval period, where it was typically associated with nobility or individuals of significant social standing in Slavic communities. The presence of this surname in early manuscripts can be traced back to various church and regional records that documented land ownership and legal proceedings. For instance, a family bearing the surname Zorich appears in the records of the Ragusan Republic (today's Dubrovnik) during the 15th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Zorich is Jovan Zorich, who was a notable landowner in the Dalmatian region in the early 1500s. Historical documents from this period often contain various spellings of the surname such as Zorich and Zoric, reflecting the varied orthographic practices of the time.

During the 17th century, Marko Zorich became a recognized historical figure as a military leader in the service of the Habsburg Empire. He was instrumental during the Austro-Turkish wars, which earned him considerable recognition and references in military records of the 1600s.

Notably, another figure, Milos Zorich, was documented as a prominent merchant in the early 18th century within the trading hubs of Belgrade. His contributions to the burgeoning mercantile activities of the period are recorded in various commercial registries and trade agreements.

In the late 19th century, Petar Zorich, an intellectual and writer, emerged in the cultural scene of Serbia. His works, often characterized by themes of national identity and historical reflection, were published in local literary journals, leaving a lasting impact on Serbian cultural heritage.

Additionally, historical references to the name Zorich appear in connection with political factions during the formation of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in the early 20th century. Dragutin Zorich was a politician whose participation in early parliamentary activities is documented in governmental archives of the 1920s and 1930s.

Through these centuries, the surname Zorich spread to various regions, often carried by families who migrated in search of better opportunities. Despite the passage of time, the core meaning and prestige associated with the name remain deeply rooted in Slavic history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zorich

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

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

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