Explore the Family Name Boychuk
The meaning of Boychuk
1. Ukrainian: patronymic from Boyko, formed with the diminutive suffix -uk. 2. Americanized form of Polish Bojczuk, in part a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Boychuk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boychuk saw a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,186th in usage, but by 2010, it had climbed to 54,637th, representing a change of 14.88%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew significantly during this period. In 2000, there were 290 people with this surname, and by 2010, that figure had risen to 377 – an impressive 30% growth. The proportion of people named Boychuk per 100,000 also increased by 18.18%, moving from 0.11 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #54,637 | 14.88% |
| Count | 290 | 377 | 30% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boychuk
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boychuk, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a significant concentration within the white community. In 2000, 96.55% of those with the surname identified as white, and by 2010, this figure had slightly increased to 98.14%, indicating a slight shift of 1.65%. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.41% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 98.14% | 1.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |