Explore the Family Name Terzic
The meaning of Terzic
Bosniak, Serbian, and Croatian (Terzić): patronymic from terzija, a Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian occupational name for a tailor of Turkish origin (see Terzi).
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How common is the last name Terzic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Terzic has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 65298 in 2000 to 58735 in 2010, representing a rise of 10.05%. Similarly, the count of people with the Terzic surname also grew from 284 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, reflecting a 21.48% growth. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname also saw an uptick from 0.11 to 0.12 during this same time frame, marking a 9.09% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #58,735 | 10.05% |
| Count | 284 | 345 | 21.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terzic
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Terzic, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, other categories witnessed changes. Those identifying as White increased slightly from 92.25% to 94.78%, marking a 2.74% change. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 1.76% to 2.61%, showing a 48.30% change. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 5.63% to 1.74%, a reduction of 69.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.25% | 94.78% | 2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.61% | 48.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5.63% | 1.74% | -69.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |