Explore the Family Name Kowalchuk
The meaning of Kowalchuk
Americanized form of Polish Kowalczuk or Ukrainian and Jewish Kovalchuk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kowalchuk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kowalchuk was ranked 37,374 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 38,265 in 2010, a change of -2.38%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 561 in the year 2000 to 579 in 2010, growing by 3.21%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also declined from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010, marking a decrease of -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #38,265 | -2.38% |
| Count | 561 | 579 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kowalchuk
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kowalchuk. In 2000, 95.37% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.61% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.50% in 2000 to 3.80% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but there were no recorded instances in this category in 2010. The category of two or more races saw growth from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. No data was recorded for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 93.61% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.8% | 52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.55% | 74.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |