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

Derkach, 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 Derkach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derkach in America

Derkach is the 60196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derkach surname appeared 335 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 Derkach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derkach 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 Derkach

The surname Derkach has its origins in Ukraine, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is a derivative of the Ukrainian word "derkach," which means "corncrake," a type of bird. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a high-pitched or squeaky voice, similar to the call of a corncrake.

In its early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the central and eastern regions of Ukraine, particularly in the areas around Kyiv, Poltava, and Kharkiv. Historical records from this period show various spellings of the name, such as Derkaczh, Derkacz, and Derkaczov.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Derkach can be found in the Ukrainian Cossack Registers from the 17th century. These registers were maintained by the Cossack Hetmanate, a semi-autonomous Cossack state that existed within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Several Cossacks bearing the surname Derkach were recorded in these registers, indicating their involvement in military campaigns and governance.

As the name spread throughout Ukraine, it also appeared in various historical documents and records. For instance, in the 18th century, a prominent Derkach family owned land and estates in the Chernihiv region. Additionally, church records from the same period mention several individuals with the surname Derkach serving as priests or members of the clergy.

Notable individuals with the surname Derkach include:

1. Yevhen Derkach (1857-1926), a Ukrainian artist and painter known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.
2. Petro Derkach (1887-1953), a Ukrainian composer and choral conductor who contributed significantly to the development of choral music in Ukraine.
3. Mykhaylo Derkach (1924-2008), a Soviet and Ukrainian politician who served as the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Ukrainian SSR from 1987 to 1990.
4. Andriy Derkach (born 1967), a Ukrainian politician and former member of the Ukrainian parliament, known for his involvement in various political scandals.
5. Oleksandr Derkach (born 1974), a Ukrainian football player who played as a defender for several Ukrainian and Russian clubs, including Dynamo Kyiv and Zenit St. Petersburg.

While the name Derkach originated in Ukraine, it has since spread to other countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derkach

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

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

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