2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Fabyanchuk
A surname of Ukrainian origin, possibly derived from a toponymic name or a diminutive form of a personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Fabyanchuk. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fabyanchuk 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Fabyanchuk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabyanchuk, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fabyanchuk
The surname Fabyanchuk has its origins in Ukraine, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Ukrainian words "fabian" meaning "bean" and "chuk" being a diminutive suffix, suggesting a connection to an occupation or place associated with bean cultivation or processing.
One of the earliest known references to the name Fabyanchuk can be found in a land registry from the town of Zhytomyr, dated 1587. This document mentions a certain Hryhoriy Fabyanchuk, who owned a parcel of farmland near the outskirts of the town.
In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Petro Fabyanchuk was a prominent merchant in the city of Lviv. He was involved in the trade of various goods, including beans, which lends further credence to the proposed occupational origin of the surname.
The Fabyanchuk name has also been linked to the village of Fabyanka, located in the present-day Khmilnyk Raion of Ukraine. It is speculated that the name may have derived from this place name, with early residents of the village adopting the surname as a means of identification.
Notable individuals with the surname Fabyanchuk throughout history include:
1. Oleksandr Fabyanchuk (1836-1912), a Ukrainian painter known for his landscapes and portraiture.
2. Mariya Fabyanchuk (1879-1957), a renowned Ukrainian embroiderer whose intricate works were widely celebrated.
3. Ivan Fabyanchuk (1903-1981), a prominent Ukrainian scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages.
4. Vasyl Fabyanchuk (1928-2002), a celebrated Ukrainian sculptor whose works can be found in various public spaces across Ukraine.
5. Nataliya Fabyanchuk (born 1968), a contemporary Ukrainian writer and poet, recipient of several literary awards.
While the Fabyanchuk surname may not be widely known outside of Ukraine, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and agricultural traditions of the region. The name has endured through centuries, carrying with it the legacy of those who bore it, from farmers and artisans to intellectuals and artists.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fabyanchuk
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabyanchuk, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Fabyanchuk 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 Fabyanchuk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 102
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fabyanchuk
Fabyanchuk 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
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,957 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,957 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 Fabyanchuk 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 | #159,712 | #154,755 | 3.1% |
| Count | 101 | 102 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fabyanchuk bearers went from 101 to 102 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,957 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #154,755.
FAQ
Fabyanchuk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fabyanchuk?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Fabyanchuk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Fabyanchuk?
Fabyanchuk ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Fabyanchuk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Fabyanchuk.
Has Fabyanchuk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fabyanchuk went from 101 recorded bearers to 102. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Fabyanchuk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fabyanchuk, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Fabyanchuk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fabyanchuk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Fabyanchuk (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 Fabyanchuk mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin, possibly derived from a toponymic name or a diminutive form of a personal name. 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 Fabyanchuk (0.03 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 Fabyanchuk?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.