2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cheripka
A diminutive form of a Slavic surname derived from the word "cheripka," meaning a roof tile or shingle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Cheripka. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cheripka surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Cheripka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cheripka, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cheripka
The surname CHERIPKA is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in modern-day Ukraine and parts of western Russia. It likely dates back to the 16th or 17th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Ukrainian word "cherep," meaning "skull" or "cranium," possibly suggesting an association with a specific trade, occupation, or physical characteristic.
One of the earliest known references to the surname CHERIPKA can be found in a historical record from the Zaporozhian Sich, a semi-autonomous Cossack territory in what is now central Ukraine, dating back to the late 17th century. The document mentions a Cossack named Ivan CHERIPKA, who was involved in a military campaign against the Crimean Khanate.
In the 18th century, the name CHERIPKA appeared in various church records and census documents from the regions around Kyiv and Chernihiv in modern-day Ukraine. One notable individual from this period was Hryhoriy CHERIPKA, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast, in the late 1700s.
During the 19th century, the CHERIPKA surname spread to other parts of the Russian Empire, including present-day Belarus and parts of western Russia. One individual of note was Pavlo CHERIPKA, a Ukrainian poet and playwright born in 1832 in the village of Oleksandrivka, near Kharkiv. His works focused on themes of Ukrainian national identity and cultural heritage.
Another notable figure with the CHERIPKA surname was Yevhen CHERIPKA, a Ukrainian artist and sculptor active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1857 in the town of Baturyn, Chernihiv Oblast, and gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and religious sculptures.
In the early 20th century, the name CHERIPKA was also found among Ukrainian immigrants who settled in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. One such individual was Mykola CHERIPKA, a Ukrainian-Canadian farmer and community leader born in 1888 in the village of Verbky, Poltava Governorate (now Poltava Oblast, Ukraine). He played a significant role in establishing Ukrainian cultural organizations and churches in western Canada.
While the surname CHERIPKA is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history and connection to the cultural heritage of Ukraine and the surrounding regions. The name's origins and variations reflect the diverse influences and experiences of those who have carried it throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cheripka
Among Census respondents with the surname Cheripka, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cheripka bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cheripka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 111
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cheripka
Cheripka appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,383 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 909 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Down 1,383 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 909 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cheripka surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #142,049 | -0.6% |
| Count | 118 | 120 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cheripka bearers went from 118 to 120 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 909 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #142,049.
FAQ
Cheripka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cheripka?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Cheripka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Cheripka?
Cheripka ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Cheripka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cheripka.
Has Cheripka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cheripka went from 118 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 2 (+1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Cheripka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cheripka, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cheripka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cheripka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Two or More Races (5.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cheripka (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cheripka mean?
A diminutive form of a Slavic surname derived from the word "cheripka," meaning a roof tile or shingle. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cheripka (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Cheripka?
Find out how many people have the surname Cheripka on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.