Explore the Family Name Radic
The meaning of Radic
Serbian and Croatian (Radić); Slovenian (Radič): patronymic or metronymic from the personal names based on the element rad ‘merry, glad’, such as Rado (male) or Rada (female), often as a short form of compound names (see Radek). Compare Radich, Radick.
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How common is the last name Radic in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Radic has seen a surge in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 52,403rd in terms of popularity and had 372 bearers. By 2010, the rank had improved to 47,878th and the count of people with the name increased to 442, marking an 18.82 percent growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #47,878 | 8.64% |
| Count | 372 | 442 | 18.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radic
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Radic are White, with the percentage increasing from 89.52 in 2000 to 94.80 in 2010. The number of Hispanics with this surname also saw a rise of 9.29 percent during the same period. While there were no Black or Asian/Pacific Islander Radics recorded in 2000, by 2010, there were some Black individuals bearing this surname. The data for those identifying as "Two or more races" was suppressed for privacy in 2010, while no changes were recorded for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.52% | 94.8% | 5.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 2.94% | 9.29% |
| Black | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |