Explore the Family Name Cholak
The meaning of Cholak
1. Ukrainian (of Romanian/Moldovan origin): nickname for a cripple, from Romanian ciolac, a loanword from Turkish (see Colak). 2. Americanized form of Croatian, Serbian, and Bosniak Čolak and perhaps also of Turkish Çolak (see Colak).
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How common is the last name Cholak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cholak has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 71,610 in popularity and was held by approximately 254 individuals in the United States. By 2010, the surname had risen to rank 67,318 and was documented for about 293 individuals, marking a growth of nearly 15.35% over the decade. The proportion of people with the surname Cholak per every 100,000 people also grew by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #67,318 | 5.99% |
| Count | 254 | 293 | 15.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cholak
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the vast majority of those with the surname Cholak identify as White. The percentage of individuals identifying as White within this surname group increased from 90.94% in 2000 to 97.95% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Cholak surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a noted decrease in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, dropping from 8.27% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.94% | 97.95% | 7.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |