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

Iwaniuk, 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 Iwaniuk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iwaniuk in America

Iwaniuk is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iwaniuk surname appeared 128 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 Iwaniuk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iwaniuk 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 Iwaniuk

The surname Iwaniuk is of Ukrainian origin, emerging in the 16th century. It is a patronymic name derived from the personal name Ivan, which is the Ukrainian form of the biblical name John. The suffix "-uk" is a diminutive ending, suggesting an endearing or familial tone.

While the name Iwaniuk is not found in notable historical records like the Domesday Book, it likely originated in the western regions of modern-day Ukraine, where Ukrainian language and culture have deep roots. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to village records and church registers from the 16th and 17th centuries in areas like Lviv, Ternopil, and Ivano-Frankivsk.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Iwaniuk was Hryhoriy Iwaniuk, a Ukrainian Cossack who participated in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule in the mid-17th century. Another notable figure was Petro Iwaniuk, a Ukrainian artist and painter born in 1829 in the village of Strilche, known for his landscapes and religious works.

In the 19th century, Mariia Iwaniuk (1835-1908) was a prominent Ukrainian educator and advocate for women's rights, working to establish schools and educational opportunities for girls in rural areas. Her efforts helped pave the way for increased literacy and empowerment among Ukrainian women.

The early 20th century saw the emergence of Mykhailo Iwaniuk (1892-1937), a Ukrainian writer and journalist who contributed to the development of modern Ukrainian literature. His works often explored themes of peasant life and the struggles of the working class.

During World War II, Vasyl Iwaniuk (1919-1944) was a member of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, a nationalist paramilitary group that fought against both Soviet and Nazi forces. He was killed in action in 1944 and is remembered as a symbol of Ukrainian resistance and the struggle for independence.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Iwaniuk, reflecting its deep roots in Ukrainian culture and the diverse contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iwaniuk

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

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

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