Explore the Family Name Semenyuk
The meaning of Semenyuk
Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Semen (see Simon).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Semenyuk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Semenyuk has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 118,954 in terms of commonality and saw a significant surge by 2010 as it moved up to rank 79,846. This represents an upward shift of around 32.88%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 135 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, marking a growth of 76.3%. In addition, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population rose from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #79,846 | 32.88% |
| Count | 135 | 238 | 76.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.08 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semenyuk
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Semenyuk indicates a predominantly white demographic. In 2000, about 94.81% of those with the surname identified as white, and this figure increased slightly to 99.58% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (3.7%) reported belonging to two or more races, but this category dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Semenyuk who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 99.58% | 5.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |