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

Chik, 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 Chik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chik in America

Chik is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chik surname appeared 328 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 Chik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chik 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 Chik

The surname CHIK has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in regions that are now part of modern-day Poland and Belarus. It is believed to have emerged in the 13th or 14th century, deriving from an old Slavic word meaning "someone who is vigilant" or "someone who keeps watch."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHIK can be found in a historical document from the city of Krakow, dating back to the late 15th century. This document mentions a certain Jan CHIK, who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

Throughout the following centuries, the name CHIK began to spread across various parts of Eastern Europe, with variations in spelling such as CHYK, CZYK, and CHICK appearing in different regions. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or the adoption of the name by different ethnic groups.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname CHIK was Stanislaw CHIK (1602-1678), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the wars against the Ottoman Empire. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with the surname CHIK was Iwan CHIK (1725-1801), a Belarusian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of education. He is credited with establishing several schools and promoting the study of the Belarusian language and culture.

In the 19th century, the name CHIK appeared in various records and historical documents across Eastern Europe, including mentions of families and individuals from regions such as Galicia, Volhynia, and Podolia, which were part of the Russian Empire at the time.

One notable CHIK from this era was Mariya CHIK (1842-1912), a Ukrainian writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her works shed light on the social and cultural conditions of women in the region during that period.

As the 20th century dawned, the surname CHIK continued to be present in various parts of Eastern Europe, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including literature, art, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chik

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

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

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