2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hlebechuk
A Ukrainian surname possibly derived from a word meaning "baker" or "bread-maker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Hlebechuk. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hlebechuk 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Hlebechuk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hlebechuk, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hlebechuk
The surname HLEBECHUK originated in Ukraine and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Ukrainian word "hliba," which means bread, and the diminutive suffix "-chuk," implying a small or endearing form. The name likely referred to someone who was a baker or had a connection to the bread trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HLEBECHUK name appears in a registry of artisans from the town of Lviv in 1593. The entry mentions a certain Ivan HLEBECHUK, who was listed as a master baker. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.
In the 17th century, the HLEBECHUK name can be found in various church records and land registries from the Poltava region of central Ukraine. One notable example is Hryhoriy HLEBECHUK, a prominent landowner whose estate is mentioned in a document dated 1648.
As the HLEBECHUK family spread across Ukraine, variations in spelling emerged, such as HLEBCHUK, HLEBCZUK, and HLIBCHUK. These alternative spellings were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors.
One of the earliest known individuals with the HLEBECHUK surname was Pavlo HLEBECHUK, a Cossack leader who participated in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule in the mid-17th century. He was born around 1620 and played a significant role in several battles during the conflict.
Another notable figure was Oleksiy HLEBECHUK, a Ukrainian writer and poet who lived from 1745 to 1819. He is best known for his collection of folk songs and ballads, which helped preserve the rich cultural heritage of the region.
In the 19th century, the HLEBECHUK name gained prominence with the birth of Yuriy HLEBECHUK (1833-1901), a prominent Ukrainian historian and ethnographer. His works provided valuable insights into the history and traditions of the Ukrainian people.
Towards the end of the 19th century, Mariya HLEBECHUK (1865-1937) made her mark as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools in eastern Ukraine and fought for equal educational opportunities for girls.
The 20th century saw the rise of Mykola HLEBECHUK (1901-1976), a renowned Ukrainian artist known for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of rural life. His paintings are held in prestigious collections throughout Ukraine and beyond.
These examples illustrate the long and rich history of the HLEBECHUK surname, which has been deeply rooted in Ukrainian culture and society for centuries. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the humble but essential trade of baking bread.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hlebechuk
Among Census respondents with the surname Hlebechuk, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hlebechuk 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 Hlebechuk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 101
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hlebechuk
Hlebechuk 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
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-5 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,594 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 3,594 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 Hlebechuk 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 | #149,395 | #152,989 | -2.4% |
| Count | 110 | 105 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hlebechuk bearers went from 110 to 105 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 3,594 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #152,989.
FAQ
Hlebechuk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hlebechuk?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Hlebechuk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Hlebechuk?
Hlebechuk ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Hlebechuk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Hlebechuk.
Has Hlebechuk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hlebechuk went from 110 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Hlebechuk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hlebechuk, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Hlebechuk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hlebechuk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%), Black (1.0%). 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 Hlebechuk (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 Hlebechuk mean?
A Ukrainian surname possibly derived from a word meaning "baker" or "bread-maker". 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 Hlebechuk (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 have the last name Hlebechuk?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Hlebechuk at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.