2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Panchyshyn
Ukrainian surname derived from the word "pan" meaning lord or master.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Panchyshyn. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Panchyshyn 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Panchyshyn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Panchyshyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Panchyshyn
The surname Panchyshyn is of Ukrainian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the western regions of Ukraine, particularly in the areas around the Carpathian Mountains. The name is derived from the Ukrainian word "panchokha," which means "sock" or "stocking." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a profession or trade related to the production or sale of socks or stockings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Panchyshyn can be found in the 16th-century church records of the Lviv region. These records mention several individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in the area during that time period. The spelling variations found in these records include Panchyshyn, Panchyshyn, and Panchyshyn, reflecting the fluidity of spellings in those earlier times.
In the 17th century, the Panchyshyn surname appeared in various census records and land ownership documents in the region of Galicia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. These records provide insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing this surname, many of whom were involved in agriculture, craftsmanship, and trade.
One notable figure from this time period was Ivan Panchyshyn, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Zhovkva in the late 1600s. His name is mentioned in several historical documents related to trade and property transactions in the region.
As the centuries progressed, the Panchyshyn surname spread beyond western Ukraine to other parts of the country and neighboring regions. In the 19th century, Hryhoriy Panchyshyn (1822-1891) was a prominent Ukrainian writer and scholar who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Ukrainian literature and culture.
Another individual of note was Andriy Panchyshyn (1876-1944), a Ukrainian politician and diplomat who served as a representative of the Ukrainian People's Republic in various international forums during the early 20th century.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many individuals bearing the Panchyshyn surname emigrated from Ukraine to other parts of the world, including North America and Western Europe. This diaspora helped to further spread the name across different continents and establish its presence in various communities around the globe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Panchyshyn
Among Census respondents with the surname Panchyshyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Panchyshyn 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 Panchyshyn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 111
Timeline
Historical Census data for Panchyshyn
Panchyshyn 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
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,464 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,464 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 Panchyshyn 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 | #146,201 | #148,665 | -1.7% |
| Count | 113 | 111 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Panchyshyn bearers went from 113 to 111 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,464 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #148,665.
FAQ
Panchyshyn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Panchyshyn?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Panchyshyn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Panchyshyn?
Panchyshyn ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Panchyshyn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Panchyshyn.
Has Panchyshyn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Panchyshyn went from 113 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Panchyshyn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Panchyshyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Panchyshyn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Panchyshyn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Panchyshyn (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 Panchyshyn mean?
Ukrainian surname derived from the word "pan" meaning lord or master. 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 Panchyshyn (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 common is the surname Panchyshyn?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Panchyshyn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.