Find out how popular the last name Abramchuk is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abramchuk.

Abramchuk, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abramchuk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abramchuk in America

Abramchuk is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abramchuk surname appeared 103 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abramchuk.

The history of the last name Abramchuk

The surname Abramchuk has its origins in Ukraine, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian-Ukrainian name Avram, which is a variation of the Hebrew name Abraham. The suffix "-chuk" is a diminutive form commonly used in Ukrainian surnames, indicating "son of."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abramchuk can be found in a church register from the town of Poltava in central Ukraine, dated 1612. This entry refers to a man named Maksym Abramchuk, who was a local landowner and farmer.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Abramchuk was primarily concentrated in the regions of Poltava and Chernihiv, where many individuals bearing this surname were peasants, craftsmen, and merchants. Some notable figures from this period include Hryhoriy Abramchuk (1675-1742), a respected blacksmith from the village of Kozelshchyna, and Yevhenia Abramchuk (1711-1783), a renowned embroiderer from the town of Baturyn.

In the 19th century, as Ukraine became part of the Russian Empire, the Abramchuk surname began to spread to other regions of the country. One prominent individual from this time was Andriy Abramchuk (1824-1901), a writer and educator who played a significant role in promoting Ukrainian literature and culture.

As the 20th century dawned, the Abramchuk name continued to be represented across Ukraine and beyond. Oleksandr Abramchuk (1905-1982) was a celebrated artist and sculptor whose works are featured in museums throughout Ukraine and Russia. Another notable figure was Maksym Abramchuk (1912-1997), a military officer who served in the Soviet Army during World War II and was awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union medal for his bravery.

Throughout its history, the surname Abramchuk has been closely tied to Ukraine's rich cultural heritage and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, soldiers, and craftsmen. While the name may have evolved over time, its roots remain deeply embedded in the Ukrainian tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abramchuk

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abramchuk.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abramchuk was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abramchuk was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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