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

Bereznak, 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 Bereznak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bereznak in America

Bereznak is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bereznak surname appeared 145 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 Bereznak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bereznak 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 Bereznak

The surname Bereznak originated from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, most likely in the areas that are now modern-day Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and western Russia. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century.

Bereznak is derived from the Slavic word "bereza," which means "birch tree." It is thought that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals who lived near a prominent birch tree or a birch forest. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with birch wood or made products from birch bark.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bereznak surname can be traced back to various historical documents and records from the 16th and 17th centuries in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian Empire. The name appears in various forms, such as Berezniak, Berezniak, and Berezniakov, reflecting regional spelling variations.

One notable individual with the surname Bereznak was Ivan Bereznak, a Cossack leader from the Zaporozhian Sich in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and the Crimean Khanate.

Another historical figure was Andrei Bereznak, a merchant from the city of Smolensk in the 18th century. He was known for his successful trade ventures and his involvement in the development of the local economy.

In the 19th century, Mikhail Bereznak was a prominent Russian writer and philosopher. He authored several works on literature, philosophy, and social issues, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Anna Bereznak, born in 1874 in the village of Korolevo, was a renowned folk artist and embroiderer. Her intricate needlework pieces were highly sought after and are now preserved in various museums as examples of traditional Ukrainian folk art.

Lastly, Yuri Bereznak was a Ukrainian painter and sculptor who lived from 1892 to 1968. His works, which often depicted scenes from rural life and landscapes, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and unique style, reflecting the cultural heritage of his homeland.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Bereznak who have left their mark on history in various fields, from military leadership and commerce to literature, art, and philosophy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bereznak

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

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

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