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

Pshichenko, 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 Pshichenko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pshichenko in America

Pshichenko is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pshichenko surname appeared 108 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 Pshichenko.

The history of the last name Pshichenko

The surname Pshichenko has its origins in Ukraine, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Ukrainian word "pshichka," which means "wheat" or "grain." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in agriculture or the cultivation of wheat.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pshichenko surname can be found in the Cossack Registers of the Zaporozhian Host, a historical record of the Cossack military community in Ukraine. In these registers, dated around the mid-17th century, several individuals bearing the name Pshichenko are mentioned, indicating their involvement in the Cossack society.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Pshichenko surname appeared in various regional records and documents across Ukraine, particularly in the central and eastern regions. Notable individuals with this surname include Hryhoriy Pshichenko (1776-1848), a prominent Ukrainian writer and historian who documented the life and customs of the Cossacks.

Another notable figure was Petro Pshichenko (1812-1891), a Ukrainian painter and artist known for his realistic depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works are part of the collections of several museums in Ukraine and Russia.

In the late 19th century, the Pshichenko surname also appeared in records from the Kuban region of Russia, where many Ukrainians had settled. One such individual was Ivan Pshichenko (1864-1932), a Cossack leader and military officer who played a significant role in the Russian Civil War.

Moving into the 20th century, Oleksandr Pshichenko (1901-1976) was a renowned Ukrainian sculptor and artist, known for his monumental works and contributions to the development of Soviet-era art.

It is worth noting that the surname Pshichenko has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, such as Pshychneko, Pshychenko, or Pshychenko, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pshichenko

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

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 Pshichenko 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.

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

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