Explore the Family Name Dorchak

The meaning of Dorchak

1. Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Dorko, a pet form of Fedor. It is formed with the diminutive suffix -ak. 2. Americanized form of Polish Dorczak, Slovak and Czech Dorčák: patronymic from the personal name Dorko, a pet form of Dorotej (see Doroteo) or Fedor. It is formed with the diminutive suffix -ak/-ák.

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How common is the last name Dorchak in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dorchak has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname had a ranking of 77,222 and by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 76,029. This represents a growth of 1.54 percent. The census also reveals an increase in the number of individuals with this surname, from 231 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, marking a change of 9.52 percent. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.

20002010Change
Rank#77,222#76,0291.54%
Count2312539.52%
Proportion per 100k0.090.090%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorchak

When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dorchak, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.70 percent of those bearing this surname identified as White, though this decreased slightly to 96.84 percent by 2010, indicating a change of -1.88 percent. There were no significant changes or representations for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the periods covered.

20002010Change
White98.7%96.84%-1.88%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%