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

Polishchuk, 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 Polishchuk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Polishchuk in America

Polishchuk is the 43811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Polishchuk surname appeared 492 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 Polishchuk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Polishchuk 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 Polishchuk

The surname Polishchuk has its origins in Ukraine, a country located in Eastern Europe. It is believed to have emerged in the 15th or 16th century, derived from the word "polishchuk," which means "a person from Poland" or "a person of Polish descent." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who had migrated from Poland to Ukraine or had Polish ancestry.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Polishchuk can be found in the Cossack registers of the 17th century, which documented the names of individuals serving in the Cossack military formations. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Polishchuk," "Polischuk," and "Polishchenko," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that time.

In the 19th century, the Polishchuk surname gained prominence in the region of Poltava, located in central Ukraine. It was particularly associated with the villages of Velyka Bahachka and Mala Bahachka, where several families bearing this surname lived and worked as farmers or artisans.

One notable individual with the surname Polishchuk was Hryhoriy Polishchuk (1829-1901), a Ukrainian writer and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation of Ukrainian folklore and literature. His works documented the customs, traditions, and oral histories of the Ukrainian people.

Another prominent figure was Oleksandr Polishchuk (1876-1938), a Ukrainian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Interior Affairs in the Ukrainian People's Republic during the turbulent years of the Ukrainian Revolution and the subsequent struggles for independence.

In the realm of arts and culture, Vasyl Polishchuk (1900-1969) was a renowned Ukrainian painter and graphic artist known for his landscapes, portraits, and depictions of everyday life in Ukraine. His works are part of the collections of various museums and art galleries in Ukraine and beyond.

Mariya Polishchuk (1921-2001) was a celebrated Ukrainian actress who graced the stages of theaters in Kyiv and other cities. She was particularly acclaimed for her performances in classical plays and received numerous awards and honors throughout her career.

Lastly, Oleksiy Polishchuk (born 1959) is a contemporary Ukrainian writer and journalist whose works have explored themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of life in modern-day Ukraine. His novels and essays have garnered critical acclaim and have been translated into several languages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Polishchuk

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

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

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