Explore the Family Name Alic
The meaning of Alic
1. Bosniak and Croatian (Alić): patronymic from the Bosniak Muslim personal name Alija (see Ali). As a Croatian surname it originates from the time of the Turkish occupation of the Balkans. It is also a Croatian patronymic from a short form of some non-Muslim personal names beginning with Al- (compare 2 below). 2. Slovenian (Alič): patronymic from the personal name Aleš (see Ales).
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How common is the last name Alic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alic has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,944 in terms of prevalence but by 2010, it had risen to rank 35,721. This is a rise in popularity of nearly 24%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 426 in 2000 to 629 in 2010, representing a substantial increase of approximately 48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #35,721 | 23.91% |
| Count | 426 | 629 | 47.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.21 | 31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alic
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Alic identify as White. In 2000, around 83% identified as such, and this figure rose to more than 94% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased, from 2.82% to 4.29%, an increase of over 52%. Those reporting two or more races dropped from 13.85% in 2000 to 0 in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.63% | 94.28% | 14.1% |
| Black | 2.82% | 4.29% | 52.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 13.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |