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

Kachik, 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 Kachik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kachik in America

Kachik is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kachik surname appeared 123 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 Kachik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kachik 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 Kachik

The surname KACHIK has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Armenian word "kach", which means "warrior" or "brave". This suggests that the name may have originally been given to individuals who were known for their bravery or military prowess.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KACHIK can be found in the Armenian manuscript "Ganjaran", written in the late 12th century. This manuscript mentions a soldier named Kachik Vartanants, who fought in the Battle of Saravan in 1165. This provides evidence that the name was in use during this time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of a village named Kachik located in the Syunik region of Armenia. It is possible that the surname KACHIK may have originated from this place name or that individuals from this village adopted the village's name as their surname.

During the Middle Ages, the name KACHIK appeared in several Armenian historical documents and chronicles. One notable figure was Kachik Hovhannesyan, a prominent scholar and writer who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his contributions to Armenian literature and his works on history and philosophy.

Another famous individual with the surname KACHIK was Hovhannes Kachik Nalbandian (1829-1865), an Armenian writer and poet. He was born in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and is renowned for his satirical works and his efforts in promoting Armenian literature and culture.

In the 19th century, the name KACHIK was also found among Armenian communities in Iran. One notable figure was Hovhannes Kachik Kachikian (1858-1938), an Armenian writer, journalist, and educator who lived in Tabriz, Iran. He played a significant role in promoting Armenian education and cultural development in the region.

Throughout history, the surname KACHIK has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, scholars, writers, and educators. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Armenia, the name has since spread to Armenian communities around the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kachik

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

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

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