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

Chediak, 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 Chediak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chediak in America

Chediak is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chediak surname appeared 120 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 Chediak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chediak 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 Chediak

The surname CHEDIAK originates from Lebanon and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "Shaddai," which means "almighty" or "powerful." The name was likely given to someone who possessed great strength or authority.

In the early days, the CHEDIAK family resided in the areas around Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The name can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from that region, though its earliest documented appearance is uncertain.

One of the earliest known bearers of the CHEDIAK name was Ibrahim CHEDIAK, a prominent merchant who lived in the late 17th century. He was involved in the trade of silk and spices between Lebanon and other parts of the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable figure was Mikhail CHEDIAK, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 18th century. He authored several works on religious philosophy and played a significant role in preserving Arabic literature during that era.

In the 19th century, the CHEDIAK family gained prominence in the fields of medicine and education. Dr. Khalil CHEDIAK (1807-1888) was a respected physician who established one of the first modern hospitals in Beirut. His contributions to healthcare in the region were significant.

Salim CHEDIAK (1845-1912) was an influential educator and writer. He founded several schools in Lebanon and advocated for educational reforms. His literary works, including poetry and essays, were widely acclaimed.

The surname CHEDIAK can also be traced to other parts of the Middle East, where variations in spelling, such as CHADIAK or SHEDIAK, were used. In the late 19th century, members of the CHEDIAK family emigrated to various parts of the world, including the Americas and Europe, further spreading the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chediak

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

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

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