Explore the Family Name Semancik
The meaning of Semancik
Rusyn (from Slovakia; mainly Semančík, also Semančik): from a pet form of the Rusyn personal name Seman ‘Simeon’. The surname Semančík is also found in Czechia.
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How common is the last name Semancik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Semancik has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 63,141 in terms of popularity but fell to 64,388 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.97%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 296 to 309 during the same period, indicating a 4.39% growth. However, its proportion per 100k people decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #64,388 | -1.97% |
| Count | 296 | 309 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semancik
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Semancik is predominantly white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.31% of those bearing the Semancik surname identified as white, and while there was a small decrease to 97.41% in 2010, this ethnic group still constitutes the majority. The data for other ethnic categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, were either negligible or suppressed for privacy (represented as "0" or "0.00") in both years. This suggests that these groups are not significantly represented among individuals with the Semancik surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 97.41% | -0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |