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

Cheak, 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 Cheak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cheak in America

Cheak is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cheak surname appeared 313 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 Cheak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cheak 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 Cheak

The surname Cheak originated from the Anglo-Saxon regions of England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ceac," which referred to a key or a stake used for securing objects. This surname may have been initially adopted by locksmiths, carpenters, or individuals living near a prominent stake or boundary marker.

One of the earliest recorded references to this surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Ælfric Ceac in the county of Berkshire. This historical record suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, various spellings of the surname emerged, including Cheke, Cheake, and Cheeke. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include William Cheke, a landowner in Suffolk who lived around 1260.

By the 14th century, the surname had spread across England, with records indicating individuals named Cheak residing in counties such as Norfolk, Essex, and Hertfordshire. One notable figure was John Cheke, a renowned Renaissance scholar and the first Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge, who lived from 1514 to 1557.

In the 16th century, the surname Cheak continued to be prominent, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. Sir John Cheke, born in 1514, was a prominent statesman and scholar who served as the tutor to King Edward VI. Another notable figure was Henry Cheke, born in 1565, who was a renowned clergyman and author.

As the surname spread across England, it also found its way into other parts of the British Isles. In the 17th century, records show individuals named Cheak residing in Ireland and Scotland. One such individual was Robert Cheak, a merchant born in Dublin in 1632, who played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce.

Throughout the centuries, the Cheak surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including academics, clergymen, merchants, and landowners. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the history of England and the British Isles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cheak

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

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

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