2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Fedorak
A surname derived from the given name Fyodor or Theodore in an Eastern Slavic language.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Fedorak. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fedorak 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Fedorak in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fedorak, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fedorak
The surname Fedorak is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of Ukraine and Russia. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from a given name and the suffix "-ak" or "-rak" was added to indicate "son of." The name is likely a variation of the Slavic given name Fedor or Fyodor, which itself comes from the Greek name "Theodoros," meaning "gift of God."
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Fedorak date back to the 16th and 17th centuries in various historical records and documents from the region. These early mentions often appear with slight spelling variations, such as Fedoriak, Fedoryk, or Fedoruk, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during that time period.
One notable historical figure with the surname Fedorak was Vasyl Fedorak (1880-1937), a Ukrainian writer and journalist who was active in the early 20th century. He was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian cultural renaissance and wrote numerous works of poetry, prose, and literary criticism.
Another individual of note was Mykola Fedorak (1885-1969), a Ukrainian political activist and member of the revolutionary movement in the early 20th century. He was involved in the struggle for Ukrainian independence and spent several years in exile due to his political activities.
In the 19th century, there are records of a Hryhoriy Fedorak (1817-1892), who was a Ukrainian Orthodox priest and theologian. He served in various parishes throughout Ukraine and was known for his scholarly works on religious topics.
Moving further back in history, there are mentions of a Petro Fedorak in the 17th century, who was a Cossack leader and military commander during the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule in Ukraine. He played a significant role in several battles and campaigns during this period of conflict.
Another notable figure from the 17th century was Oleksiy Fedorak (1635-1701), a Ukrainian Orthodox monk and religious scholar. He authored several works on theology and philosophy and was known for his expertise in ancient languages and texts.
While the surname Fedorak has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the bulk of historical records and notable figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its origins in Ukraine and Russia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fedorak
Among Census respondents with the surname Fedorak, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Fedorak 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 Fedorak surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 92
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.0% · 4
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fedorak
Fedorak 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
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,442 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 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 4,442 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 Fedorak 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 | #155,270 | 2.8% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fedorak bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 4,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,270.
FAQ
Fedorak surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fedorak?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Fedorak. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Fedorak?
Fedorak ranks #155,270 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 101 people with the surname Fedorak. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Fedorak.
Has Fedorak become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fedorak went from 101 recorded bearers to 101. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Fedorak?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fedorak, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Fedorak in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fedorak appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%), Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Fedorak (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 Fedorak mean?
A surname derived from the given name Fyodor or Theodore in an Eastern Slavic language. 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 Fedorak (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 Fedorak?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.