Explore the Family Name Chayka
The meaning of Chayka
1. Ukrainian and Jewish (from Ukraine): nickname from Ukrainian chayka ‘lapwing, pewit’ or Russian chayka ‘seagull’. 2. Americanized form of Polish Czajka, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Chayka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chayka saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,632nd in prevalence; however, by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 61,297th, marking a change of 3.67%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 293 to 328 during this period, an upsurge of almost 12%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Chayka per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #61,297 | 3.67% |
| Count | 293 | 328 | 11.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chayka
The ethnicity associated with the surname Chayka is predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group accounted for 97.95% of the bearers of this surname in 2000, slightly decreasing to 97.26% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of Chaykas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, the census indicated a small emergence of Hispanic representation within the Chayka population, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 97.26% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |