Explore the Family Name Cherniak
The meaning of Cherniak
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Chernyak. In some cases this is also a variant transliteration of the same Ukrainian name. Some characteristic forenames: Eastern Slavic Arkadi, Vlad.
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How common is the last name Cherniak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cherniak marginally increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's ranking rose from 98,770 in 2000 to 97,210 in 2010, marking a 1.58% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, from 170 in 2000 to 187 in 2010, indicating a 10% rise in frequency. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #97,210 | 1.58% |
| Count | 170 | 187 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cherniak
When considering the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Cherniak, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 94.71% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 92.51% in 2010. While most other ethnic groups remained at 0 throughout the decade, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 3.21% of those with the Cherniak surname. During this period, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Cherniak surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 92.51% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.21% | 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% |