Explore the Family Name Shewchuk
The meaning of Shewchuk
Americanized form of Polish Szewczuk or Ukrainian and Jewish Shevchuk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shewchuk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shewchuk has seen slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,047 and by 2010, it had risen to 51,723, marking a change of 2.5% in its popularity rank. The actual count of individuals with the Shewchuk surname also increased during this period, from 366 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, a growth of 9.84%. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.14 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #51,723 | 2.5% |
| Count | 366 | 402 | 9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shewchuk
The ethnic identity linked with the Shewchuk surname has experienced some changes as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.90% in 2000 to 94.03% in 2010. During the same time span, there was a noticeable increase in the number of people with the Shewchuk surname identifying as two or more races, going up from 1.64% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010, a rise of 36.59%. Additionally, while there were no Shewchuks identifying as Hispanic or Black in 2000, by 2010, these ethnic groups represented 1.49% and 1.24%, respectively. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 94.03% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 2.24% | 36.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |