Pulisic Surname Origin & Meaning
/poo-LIH-chik/Pulisic is most likely a surname of American origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname Pulisic is of Croatian origin, derived from the South Slavic personal name Puli, with the suffix -ic indicating 'son of'. It is most notably associated with the American soccer player Christian Pulisic, whose family has Croatian roots.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Various, primarily European descent) 85% -
Croatian (Croatian) 10% -
Serbian (Serbian) 5%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Pulisic
Famous People Named Pulisic
Christian Pulisic is a renowned American soccer player who has played for Chelsea FC and the US national team. There is also a Croatian footballer named Christian Pulisic, and the surname is common among Croatian communities.
Pulisic Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.