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

Adamchak, 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 Adamchak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adamchak in America

Adamchak is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adamchak surname appeared 151 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 Adamchak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adamchak to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Adamchak

The surname ADAMCHAK is of Ukrainian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It originated in the western regions of modern-day Ukraine, specifically in the areas around the city of Lviv. The name is derived from the Ukrainian word "adamant," which means "diamond" or "adamant," referring to the hardness and durability of the mineral.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ADAMCHAK can be found in the parish records of the village of Zhovkva, near Lviv, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the birth and baptism of a child named Iwan Adamchak in the year 1587.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the ADAMCHAK name appeared in various historical documents and records from the region, including land ownership records and census data. One notable individual bearing this surname was Petro Adamchak, a Ukrainian Cossack who fought against Polish rule in the mid-17th century.

In the 19th century, the ADAMCHAK name gained prominence with the birth of Hryhoriy Adamchak (1823-1892), a renowned Ukrainian painter and artist. His works, depicting historical scenes and landscapes, are considered significant contributions to Ukrainian cultural heritage.

Another notable figure was Yuriy Adamchak (1879-1943), a Ukrainian politician and philosopher who advocated for Ukrainian independence and played a significant role in the country's struggle for self-determination in the early 20th century.

During the Soviet era, the ADAMCHAK name continued to appear in various records and documents. One individual of note was Oleksandr Adamchak (1922-2001), a prominent Ukrainian writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, freedom, and the human experience under Soviet rule.

Throughout its history, the ADAMCHAK surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including artisans, farmers, soldiers, and intellectuals. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling over the centuries, its Ukrainian roots and association with the concept of strength and resilience have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adamchak

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

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 Adamchak 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adamchak has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Adamchak was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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