2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Evanchik
A Ukrainian surname derived from the given name Evan or Ivan.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Evanchik. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Evanchik 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Evanchik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Evanchik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Evanchik
The surname Evanchik has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of present-day Ukraine and Poland. It is a derivative of the Slavic name Evan, which itself is derived from the Greek name Ioannes, meaning "God is gracious."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Evanchik can be traced back to the 16th century, with references found in parish records and census documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Variations in spelling, such as Ewanchik and Ewanchyk, were common during this period due to regional dialects and inconsistencies in record-keeping.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Evanchik appeared in various historical records from the regions of Galicia and Volhynia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. These records include land deeds, court documents, and religious registers.
One notable bearer of the name Evanchik was Petro Evanchik (1832-1912), a Ukrainian priest and scholar who played a significant role in the preservation of Ukrainian language and culture during the era of Russian imperial rule. He authored several books on Ukrainian history and folklore.
Another prominent figure with the surname Evanchik was Oleksandr Evanchik (1876-1943), a Ukrainian painter and art teacher who was a prominent figure in the Symbolist movement in Ukrainian art. His works are displayed in several museums across Ukraine and Europe.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many individuals with the surname Evanchik emigrated from Eastern Europe to various parts of the world, including North America and Western Europe. This diaspora led to the further spread and diversification of the name.
One example of a notable individual from this period is Ivan Evanchik (1892-1968), a Ukrainian-American artist and sculptor who was known for his works depicting Ukrainian folk life and traditions. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces in the United States.
Another noteworthy figure was Anna Evanchik (1908-1995), a Ukrainian-Canadian writer and activist who played a significant role in preserving Ukrainian culture and language in Canada. She authored several books and articles on Ukrainian history and literature.
Throughout its history, the surname Evanchik has maintained its ties to its Eastern European roots, while also adapting to the various cultures and communities where its bearers have settled over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Evanchik
Among Census respondents with the surname Evanchik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Evanchik 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 Evanchik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Evanchik
Evanchik 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
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,464 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,464 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 Evanchik 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 | #146,201 | #148,665 | -1.7% |
| Count | 113 | 111 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Evanchik bearers went from 113 to 111 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,464 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #148,665.
FAQ
Evanchik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Evanchik?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Evanchik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Evanchik?
Evanchik ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Evanchik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Evanchik.
Has Evanchik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Evanchik went from 113 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Evanchik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Evanchik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Evanchik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Evanchik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Evanchik (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 Evanchik mean?
A Ukrainian surname derived from the given name Evan or Ivan. 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 Evanchik (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 are called Evanchik?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Evanchik, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.