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UK surname

Babic

A surname derived from the Croatian term "baba," meaning an old woman or grandmother.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hinckley and Bosworth, Stoke-on-Trent and Epping Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Babic is 147 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2010

147 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Babic surname distribution map

The map shows where the Babic surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Babic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Babic over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 67 #30,915
1998 modern 74 #30,562
1999 modern 86 #29,496
2000 modern 95 #28,441
2001 modern 86 #29,281
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 86 #29,752
2004 modern 93 #29,065
2005 modern 107 #26,875
2006 modern 108 #27,015
2007 modern 116 #26,209
2008 modern 115 #26,635
2009 modern 125 #25,823
2010 modern 147 #23,809
2011 modern 131 #25,430
2012 modern 126 #26,148
2013 modern 135 #25,395
2014 modern 132 #25,971
2015 modern 140 #24,836
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Babics are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hinckley and Bosworth, Stoke-on-Trent, Epping Forest, Blackburn with Darwen and Hounslow. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hinckley and Bosworth 011 Hinckley and Bosworth
2 Stoke-on-Trent 015 Stoke-on-Trent
3 Epping Forest 014 Epping Forest
4 Blackburn with Darwen 011 Blackburn with Darwen
5 Hounslow 007 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Babic

These lists show first names that appear often with the Babic surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Babic

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Babic, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Babic surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Babic household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Babic is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Babic is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Babic falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Babic is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Babic, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Babic

The surname Babic has its origins in Croatia, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "baba," which means "grandmother" or "old woman." This suggests that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was elderly or had a grandmotherly appearance.

In the 16th century, the name Babic can be found in various historical documents from the Dalmatian region of Croatia. One notable example is a record from 1568 that mentions a Petar Babic, a merchant from the city of Zadar.

As the name spread across Croatia and neighboring regions, it underwent some spelling variations, such as Babich and Babić. These variations reflect the different ways the name was pronounced and recorded in different local dialects.

The earliest known bearers of the Babic surname are believed to have originated from the town of Konavle, located in southern Dalmatia. This area was historically known for its agricultural traditions, and it is possible that the name was initially associated with farmers or landowners.

In the 18th century, the Babic surname gained prominence with the rise of several notable figures. One such individual was Petar Antun Babic (1723-1792), a Croatian philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another prominent bearer of the Babic name was Jure Babic (1786-1855), a Croatian writer and publisher who played a crucial role in the Croatian National Revival movement. His works helped promote the use of the Croatian language and the preservation of Croatian cultural identity.

During the 19th century, the Babic surname was further solidified with the birth of Stjepan Babic (1843-1918), a Croatian botanist and academic who made important contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. His research on the flora of the Balkan region was widely acclaimed.

In the 20th century, the Babic name continued to be associated with notable figures, such as Milan Babic (1956-2006), a Serbian politician and writer who played a significant role in the conflicts that followed the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Throughout its history, the Babic surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, politicians, and religious figures. While its origins can be traced back to the descriptive nickname used in Croatia centuries ago, the name has since gained widespread recognition and respect across the region and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Babic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Babic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Babic a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Babic surname mean?

A surname derived from the Croatian term "baba," meaning an old woman or grandmother.

What does the Babic map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Babic bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.