Explore the Family Name Cheak
The meaning of Cheak
English: variant of Cheek. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cheak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Cheak' ranked 61,713 in 2000 and slightly decreased to 63,698 in 2010, representing a -3.22% change. Despite this slight drop in rank, the number of individuals with the 'Cheak' surname actually increased from 304 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, a growth of approximately 2.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #63,698 | -3.22% |
| Count | 304 | 313 | 2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheak
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the 'Cheak' surname identified as White, accounting for 87.83% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 86.26% in 2010. The next significant ethnic group was Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 6.25% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 6.07% in 2010. Notably, representation among those who identify as Black saw an increase of 13.16%, rising from 3.95% in 2000 to 4.47% in 2010. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic identity, which was absent in 2000 but represented 1.60% in 2010. No changes were observed in the representation of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or those of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.83% | 86.26% | -1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.25% | 6.07% | -2.88% |
| Black | 3.95% | 4.47% | 13.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |