Explore the Family Name Chesnik
The meaning of Chesnik
1. Americanized form of Slovenian Česnik (see Cesnik). 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a Slavic word meaning ‘garlic’ (e.g. Ukrainian chasnyk). Compare Chesnick.
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How common is the last name Chesnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chesnik saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 97,848th in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 109,758th, marking a change of -12.17%. The number of individuals bearing the Chesnik name also decreased during this decade, from 172 people in 2000 to 161 in 2010, a -6.4% change. The proportion of people with the surname Chesnik per 100,000 also saw a decline of -16.67%, going from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #109,758 | -12.17% |
| Count | 172 | 161 | -6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chesnik
Discussing the ethnic identity of those with the Chesnik surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most identify as White. This group made up 93.02% of the total in 2000, slightly decreasing to 88.82% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, accounting for 5.23% in 2000 and 4.35% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 3.73%, a figure absent in the 2000 data. No Chesniks were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 88.82% | -4.52% |
| Hispanic | 5.23% | 4.35% | -16.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |