Explore the Family Name Chertok
The meaning of Chertok
Jewish (from Belarus): nickname for a wicked man, a diminutive of East Slavic chort, chert ‘devil’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Arcady, Boris, Lev, Raisa, Yefim, Yelena, Yury. Jewish Aron, Fira, Genya, Rakhil.
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How common is the last name Chertok in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chertok has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 93,006 in 2000 to 90,113 in 2010, seeing an increase of 3.11%. The count referring to the number of people with this surname also grew from 183 in 2000 to 205 in 2010, marking a 12.02% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #90,113 | 3.11% |
| Count | 183 | 205 | 12.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chertok
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Chertok identify as White, increasing slightly from 96.72% in 2000 to 97.07% in 2010. There was no reported change in ethnic identity among other groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. It should be noted that any missing data points could have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 97.07% | 0.36% |
| 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% |