Explore the Family Name Polishchuk

The meaning of Polishchuk

Ukrainian, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the region of Polesie, Ukrainian polishchuk. Polesie (Ukrainian Polissya) covers the borders between Ukraine and Belarus.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polishchuk has seen notable growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 57,252nd but by 2010 had jumped to the 43,811th position, reflecting a positive change of 23.48%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 333 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, indicating a substantial 47.75% rise. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also saw an increase of 41.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#57,252#43,81123.48%
Count33349247.75%
Proportion per 100k0.120.1741.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polishchuk

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Polishchuk identify as White. This ethnic identity rose slightly from 96.4% in 2000 to 98.78% in 2010, representing a change of 2.47%. Although there was a small percentage (3%) who identified as having two or more races in 2000, this percentage decreased significantly to 1.22% by 2010, marking a decline of 59.33%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White96.4%98.78%2.47%
Two or More Races3%1.22%-59.33%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%