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

Chitko, 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 Chitko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chitko in America

Chitko is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chitko surname appeared 104 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 Chitko.

The history of the last name Chitko

The surname Chitko is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in present-day Ukraine and Russia. The name is derived from the Slavic word "chitka," which means "reader" or "one who reads." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were literate and could read or interpret texts, possibly serving as scribes or clerks in religious or secular institutions.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Chitko can be found in the Velyki Knyhy, a collection of official documents and records from the Kyivan Rus' period (9th-13th centuries). These records contain references to individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

During the Middle Ages, the Chitko name appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts, particularly those related to ecclesiastical affairs. For instance, a monk named Fyodor Chitko is mentioned in the annals of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a prominent Orthodox Christian monastery in Kyiv, in the 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Ivan Chitko served as a scribe and secretary to Ivan the Terrible, the Grand Prince of Moscow. His meticulous record-keeping and literary skills were highly valued at the time, and his name appears in several official documents from that era.

Another prominent individual bearing the Chitko surname was Hryhoriy Chitko, a Ukrainian Cossack leader and military commander who fought against Polish-Lithuanian forces in the mid-17th century. His exploits were documented in chronicles and folk tales, contributing to the recognition of the name among the Cossack population.

In the 18th century, a Russian writer and poet named Nikolai Chitko gained recognition for his satirical works and poetic contributions to the literature of his time. His birth and death dates are recorded as 1728-1809, and he is considered one of the notable literary figures associated with the surname.

As the Chitko name spread across Eastern Europe, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Chytko, Czytko, and Chitka. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions and time periods, reflecting the linguistic diversity and cultural influences within the Slavic territories.

While the surname Chitko has roots in Eastern Europe, over time it has become more widespread and can be found in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply connected to the Slavic regions and the rich cultural heritage of that area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chitko

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

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 Chitko 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.

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

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