JURICA
Jurica
Jurica is a British surname of Croatian origin, derived from the given name George.
Origins
The surname Jurica is common in Croatia and is believed to have been brought to the United Kingdom by immigrants from Eastern Europe. It is classified as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Jurica, a form of the name George.
Distribution
The surname Jurica is not as common in the United Kingdom compared to other surnames of English or Celtic origin. It is more prevalent in Croatia and other Slavic countries.
Variants
Variants of the Jurica surname include Juric, Jurić, Jurich, and Jurič.
Notable Bearers
There are no widely known notable individuals with the surname Jurica in the United Kingdom. However, individuals with this surname may have made contributions in various fields but are not as well-publicised.
References
- Redmonds, George. Surnames and Genealogy: A New Approach. Longman, 2002.
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
Overall, the surname Jurica remains a testament to the multicultural heritage of the United Kingdom, reflecting the country's history of immigration and diversity.
Sorry, we don't have any statistics on this name. That's probably because it's very uncommon in Britain.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Paul
Female
- Suzanne
- Veronica