Drčar Surname
Approximately 171 people bear this surname
Drčar Surname User-submission:
The surname Drčar comes from the word drča, which means 'shallow depression in a steep slope', typically used for transporting wood down to lower areas. Their ancestors were associated with activities related to these shallow depressions, potentially in the context of the timber industry or wood transport.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 169 | 1:14,720 | 3,464 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
The alternate forms: Drcar (45) are calculated separately.
Drčar Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Drčar comes from the word drča, which means 'shallow depression in a steep slope', typically used for transporting wood down to lower areas. Their ancestors were associated with activities related to these shallow depressions, potentially in the context of the timber industry or wood transport.
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Where Does The Last Name Drčar Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Drčar occurs in Slovenia more than any other country/territory. It may appear as a variant: Drcar. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Drčar? popularity and diffusion
The surname Drčar is the 1,315,412th most widespread surname worldwide. It is borne by approximately 1 in 42,617,228 people. This surname is mostly found in Europe, where 100 percent of Drčar reside; 99 percent reside in Southeastern Europe and 99 percent reside in South Slavic Europe.
The surname Drčar is most prevalent in Slovenia, where it is held by 169 people, or 1 in 14,720. In Slovenia it is mostly found in: Central Slovenia, where 65 percent reside, Southeast Slovenia, where 25 percent reside and Drava, where 5 percent reside. Without taking into account Slovenia it exists in 2 countries. It is also common in England, where 1 percent reside and Germany, where 1 percent reside.
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