Explore the Family Name Chernik
The meaning of Chernik
1. Belorussian; Ukrainian (standard transliteration Chernyk); Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname based on the Russian adjective chërnyy ‘black, dark’ (see Cherny). 2. Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Černík, Slovak also Čiernik (see Cernik).
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How common is the last name Chernik in the United States?
The surname Chernik has seen an increase in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 121,780th with a count of 131. By 2010, the rank had improved to 106,570 with an increased count of 167, marking a positive change of 12.49 in ranking and a 27.48 increase in count. The proportion per 100k also rose by 20 percent to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #106,570 | 12.49% |
| Count | 131 | 167 | 27.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chernik
In terms of ethnic identity, the largest group of individuals with the surname Chernik identified as White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.18 percent of Cherniks fell into this category, and by 2010, that figure had risen slightly to 99.4 percent. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, either in 2000 or 2010. The data suggests a fairly homogeneous ethnic identity for those carrying the Chernik surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 99.4% | 3.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |