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

Golubchik, 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 Golubchik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Golubchik in America

Golubchik is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Golubchik surname appeared 125 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 Golubchik.

The history of the last name Golubchik

The surname GOLUBCHIK originates from Russia and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "golub," meaning "dove" or "pigeon," and the diminutive suffix "-chik," which denotes smallness or endearment. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who kept doves or pigeons, or perhaps someone with a gentle or peaceful disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a registry of landowners in the Novgorod region, dated around 1530. It appears as "Golubchikov," likely referring to a family or clan with ties to the dove or pigeon trade or husbandry. Some variations of the spelling include "Golubchikoff" and "Golubchikov."

In the late 17th century, a merchant named Ivan Golubchik is mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Arkhangelsk, trading in furs and other goods. His son, Fyodor Golubchik, was a respected shipbuilder and is credited with constructing several vessels for the Russian navy in the early 1700s.

During the reign of Catherine the Great in the late 18th century, a nobleman named Semyon Golubchik served as a governor in the Smolensk region. His descendants went on to become prominent landowners and military officers in the 19th century.

Another notable figure with the surname GOLUBCHIK was Nadezhda Golubchik, a pioneering woman scientist who lived from 1865 to 1942. She made significant contributions to the field of botany and was among the first female professors at the University of St. Petersburg.

In the early 20th century, a Russian artist named Mikhail Golubchik (1885-1972) gained recognition for his avant-garde paintings and sculptures, which were influenced by the Constructivist movement.

Although the surname GOLUBCHIK is not among the most common in Russia today, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Golubchik

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

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 Golubchik 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.

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

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