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

Fedorchak, 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 Fedorchak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fedorchak in America

Fedorchak is the 37125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fedorchak surname appeared 601 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 Fedorchak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fedorchak 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 Fedorchak

The surname Fedorchak has its origins in the Slavic countries of Eastern Europe, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Ukrainian and Russian given name Fedor, derived from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "Gift of God."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Fedorchak can be found in historical records from the regions of modern-day Ukraine and Belarus. In these areas, the suffix "-chak" was commonly added to given names, particularly in the Ukrainian language, to create patronymic surnames, indicating a person's lineage or descent from their father.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Fedorchak was Ivan Fedorchak, a Ukrainian peasant who lived in the village of Velyki Mosty, in the Lviv region of modern-day Ukraine, during the late 16th century. Historical records from the time mention his name in relation to disputes over land ownership and taxation.

In the 17th century, the name Fedorchak appeared in various church records and census documents across the regions of Galicia and Volhynia, which were then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. During this period, many Fedorchaks were involved in agricultural pursuits, working as farmers and landowners.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Petro Fedorchak, a Ukrainian Cossack who fought against Polish and Russian forces in the mid-17th century during the Khmelnytsky Uprising. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time for his bravery and leadership in battle.

As the centuries progressed, the Fedorchak surname spread beyond its Ukrainian and Belarusian roots, with various spellings and variations emerging in other Slavic countries, such as Russia and Poland. In the 19th century, a notable Russian scholar and linguist named Aleksandr Fedorchak made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and literature.

Another notable figure was Vasyl Fedorchak, a Ukrainian political activist and writer who lived from 1877 to 1938. He was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian independence movement and played a crucial role in the establishment of the short-lived Ukrainian People's Republic in the early 20th century.

While the Fedorchak surname has remained relatively uncommon outside of its Eastern European origins, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Slavic peoples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fedorchak

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

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

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