Explore the Family Name Jurica
The meaning of Jurica
Czech (Moravian; mainly Juřica), Slovak, and Croatian: from a pet form of Czech dialect personal names Juří and Jura, and of Slovak and Croatian Juraj, equivalents of Latin Georgius (see George).
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How common is the last name Jurica in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jurica saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 44,103 and by 2010, it had dropped to 46,314, marking a -5.01% change. Despite this shift in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Jurica remained stable at 460 for both years. As a result, the proportion of people named Jurica per 100,000 decreased slightly from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, showing a -5.88% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #46,314 | -5.01% |
| Count | 460 | 460 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jurica
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Jurica surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.61% of Juricas were White, but this proportion decreased to 95.00% in 2010, marking a -2.67% change. While there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Juricas identifying as Hispanic. This ethnic group rose from representing 1.74% of all Juricas in 2000, to 4.35% in 2010, indicating a notable 150.00% increase over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 95% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 4.35% | 150% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |