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

Panchak, 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 Panchak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panchak in America

Panchak is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panchak surname appeared 100 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 Panchak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panchak 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 Panchak

The surname Panchak has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in areas that are now part of Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic root word "panchok," which means "a small bowl or dish." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation related to pottery or ceramics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Panchak can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Galicia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The name appears in several tax records and land registers from that period, indicating that families bearing this surname were engaged in various trades and professions.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Panchak surname spread across various parts of Eastern Europe, including regions that are now part of Belarus and Western Russia. Records from this time show individuals with this surname serving in various capacities, from farmers and artisans to soldiers and clergymen.

Notable individuals with the surname Panchak include:

1. Yuriy Panchak (born 1947), a Ukrainian politician and former member of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament).
2. Mykola Panchak (1914-1983), a Ukrainian artist and sculptor known for his work in the field of monumental sculptures.
3. Jakub Panchak (1892-1968), a Polish writer and poet who wrote primarily in the Kashubian language, a West Slavic language spoken in northern Poland.
4. Ivan Panchak (1868-1942), a Ukrainian philosopher and educator who contributed to the development of educational theory and practices in Ukraine.
5. Andrzej Panchak (born 1958), a Polish businessman and entrepreneur who founded one of the largest construction companies in the Silesian region of Poland.

While the Panchak surname is not among the most common surnames worldwide, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its Eastern European roots. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, scholars, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panchak

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

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

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