2010
#124,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lyashenko
A Russian surname derived from the word "lias" meaning a wooded area or linden forest.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 209 Americans carry the last name Lyashenko. That puts it at #104,723 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,639,973 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lyashenko 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
209
1 in 1,639,973
Census rank
#104,723
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
182
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 182 bearers of the surname Lyashenko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 104723rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lyashenko, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.8%. The next largest groups are Black (1.1%) and Hispanic (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lyashenko
The surname Lyashenko has its origins in Ukraine and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Ukrainian word "lyashko," which referred to a person of Polish descent or someone associated with the Polish culture. The name is commonly found in central and eastern regions of Ukraine, particularly in the areas around Kyiv and Kharkiv.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lyashenko can be found in the Cossack registers from the late 16th century, where it appears as a variation of "Lyashko." These registers documented the names of Cossacks, a semi-military group that played a significant role in the history of Ukraine.
In the 17th century, the name Lyashenko is mentioned in several historical documents related to the Khmelnytsky Uprising, a major Cossack rebellion against Polish rule. Some notable figures from this period bearing the surname include Petro Lyashenko (1620-1672), a Cossack commander, and Hryhoriy Lyashenko (1635-1699), a prominent Cossack diplomat.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Lyashenko name appeared in various church records and land ownership documents across Ukraine. One notable individual from this period was Ivan Lyashenko (1773-1841), a Ukrainian writer and philosopher who contributed to the development of Ukrainian literature and cultural identity.
In the 20th century, the Lyashenko surname gained prominence through several influential figures, such as Semen Lyashenko (1900-1964), a renowned Ukrainian artist and painter known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. Another notable Lyashenko was Mykola Lyashenko (1919-2002), a celebrated Ukrainian composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the country's musical heritage.
Other prominent individuals bearing the Lyashenko surname include Volodymyr Lyashenko (1894-1976), a Ukrainian military leader and politician who played a role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence, and Ihor Lyashenko (born 1949), a Ukrainian politician and former member of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament).
While the Lyashenko surname has its roots in Ukraine, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the majority of individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to the historical regions of central and eastern Ukraine.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lyashenko
Among Census respondents with the surname Lyashenko, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.8%. The next largest groups are Black (1.1%) and Hispanic (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lyashenko 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 Lyashenko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.8% · 178
- Black or African American1.1% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.5% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lyashenko
Lyashenko 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
#104,723
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 182
+44 bearers (+31.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 19,825 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #124,548 | 138 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #104,723 | 182 | 0.06 | +44 bearers (+31.9%) | Up 19,825 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 Lyashenko 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 | #124,548 | #104,723 | 15.9% |
| Count | 138 | 182 | 31.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 21.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lyashenko bearers went from 138 to 182 (+31.9% change). The surname moved up 19,825 positions in the national ranking, going from #124,548 to #104,723.
FAQ
Lyashenko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lyashenko?
Name Census estimates that about 209 living Americans carry the surname Lyashenko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,639,973 residents.
How common is Lyashenko?
Lyashenko ranks #104,723 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 182 people with the surname Lyashenko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (209), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Lyashenko.
Has Lyashenko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lyashenko went from 138 recorded bearers to 182. That is an increase of 44 (+31.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #124,548 to #104,723.
What does the Census say about the background of Lyashenko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lyashenko, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.8%. The next largest groups are Black (1.1%) and Hispanic (0.5%). 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 Lyashenko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.8% (178 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lyashenko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.8%), Black (1.1%), Hispanic (0.5%). 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 Lyashenko (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 Lyashenko mean?
A Russian surname derived from the word "lias" meaning a wooded area or linden forest. 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 Lyashenko (0.06 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 Americans have the surname Lyashenko?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.