2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chernyavskiy
A locational surname of Russian origin referring to someone from the village of Chernaya.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Chernyavskiy. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chernyavskiy 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Chernyavskiy in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chernyavskiy, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chernyavskiy
The surname Chernyavskiy is of Russian origin and dates back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "cherny," meaning black, and the suffix "-avskiy," which is a possessive form indicating ownership or belonging. The name likely originated in the central regions of Russia, where it was initially used to identify individuals with dark hair or complexion or those associated with a particular geographic location related to the word "black."
One of the earliest known records of the Chernyavskiy name can be found in the Veliky Novgorod Chronicles, a collection of historical manuscripts from the 14th to 17th centuries that document events in the Novgorod Republic, a medieval East Slavic state. The chronicles mention several individuals with variations of the Chernyavskiy surname, such as Chernyavsky and Chernov.
In the 16th century, the Chernyavskiy name appeared in the Pistsovye Knigi, a series of cadastral surveys and censuses conducted in various regions of Russia during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. These records provide valuable insights into the distribution and social status of families bearing this surname at the time.
One notable figure in Russian history with the Chernyavskiy surname was Mikhail Grigorievich Chernyavskiy (1628-1718), a military leader and voivode (governor) who played a significant role in the Russo-Turkish wars of the late 17th century. He is credited with the successful defense of the city of Chyhyryn during the Ottoman siege in 1678.
Another prominent individual was Nikolay Gavrilovich Chernyavskiy (1784-1857), a Russian general and military engineer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829. He was instrumental in the construction of several fortifications and played a crucial role in the siege of Varna during the latter conflict.
In the realm of literature, Pyotr Pavlovich Chernyavskiy (1856-1936) was a renowned Russian writer and playwright who authored numerous works, including the novel "The Old House" and the play "The Thunderstorm."
The Chernyavskiy surname has also been associated with several notable scientists and academics. For instance, Nikolay Gavrilovich Chernyavskiy (1868-1936) was a prominent Russian physicist and professor at the Moscow State University, known for his contributions to the study of atmospheric electricity and the development of early lightning detection systems.
Another individual of note was Yevgeny Grigoryevich Chernyavskiy (1887-1977), a Soviet mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the fields of differential equations and mathematical analysis. He served as a professor at the Moscow State University and was a member of the Soviet Academy of Sciences.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chernyavskiy
Among Census respondents with the surname Chernyavskiy, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Chernyavskiy 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 Chernyavskiy surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4% · 99
- Two or more races4.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chernyavskiy
Chernyavskiy appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,568 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 2,568 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 Chernyavskiy 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 | #154,907 | #152,339 | 1.7% |
| Count | 105 | 106 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chernyavskiy bearers went from 105 to 106 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 2,568 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #152,339.
FAQ
Chernyavskiy surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chernyavskiy?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Chernyavskiy. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Chernyavskiy?
Chernyavskiy ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Chernyavskiy. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Chernyavskiy.
Has Chernyavskiy become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chernyavskiy went from 105 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Chernyavskiy?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chernyavskiy, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Chernyavskiy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chernyavskiy appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.4%), Two or More Races (4.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Chernyavskiy (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 Chernyavskiy mean?
A locational surname of Russian origin referring to someone from the village of Chernaya. 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 Chernyavskiy (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 surname Chernyavskiy?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.