Explore the Family Name Shefchik
The meaning of Shefchik
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Šefčík (see Sefcik) or Ševčík (see Sevcik), and Polish Szewczyk, and a variant of Jewish and Ukrainian Shevchik.
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How common is the last name Shefchik in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Shefchik" has seen an increase over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,022 with a count of 252, translating to a proportion of 0.09 per 100k. By 2010, the rank had improved to 67,519, accompanied by an increase in count to 292 individuals bearing the name. This reflects a growth rate of 6.25 in ranking and 15.87 in count, raising the proportion per 100k to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #67,519 | 6.25% |
| Count | 252 | 292 | 15.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shefchik
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Shefchik", Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White. In 2000, about 99.21% of the bearers of the surname identified as White. This figure slightly rose to 99.32% in 2010, indicating a minor change of 0.11%. The data shows no individuals with the surname Shefchik identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.21% | 99.32% | 0.11% |
| 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% |