2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Remchuk
A Ukrainian occupational surname derived from the Russian word "remnik" meaning "belt maker" or "harness maker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Remchuk. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Remchuk 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Remchuk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Remchuk, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Remchuk
The surname Remchuk is of Ukrainian origin, originating in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Ukrainian word "remok," which means "craftsman" or "artisan," indicating that the name may have been associated with a particular trade or profession.
The earliest known record of the Remchuk name can be found in the archives of the Lviv region, where it was documented in a census conducted in the late 16th century. This region, located in western Ukraine, was historically a center of craftsmanship and trade, which supports the theory of the name's occupational origin.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Remchuk name began to spread across various regions of Ukraine, with families settling in areas such as Kyiv, Poltava, and Kharkiv. It is during this period that the name appears in several historical records, including parish registers and land ownership documents.
One notable figure bearing the Remchuk surname was Hryhoriy Remchuk (1720-1792), a prominent Ukrainian merchant and landowner who amassed considerable wealth through his trading enterprises. His family's influence and prosperity contributed to the name's recognition throughout the region.
Another individual of historical significance was Mariya Remchuk (1845-1923), a renowned Ukrainian embroiderer and folk artist. Her intricate needlework and traditional designs were widely celebrated and helped preserve the cultural heritage of Ukraine.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Remchuk name began to appear in other parts of Eastern Europe, as families migrated and settled in neighboring countries. For example, there are records of Remchuks residing in Belarus and Poland during this period.
One notable figure from this era was Mykola Remchuk (1875-1941), a Ukrainian politician and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence. He was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian National Republic and later faced persecution under the Soviet regime.
Another individual of note was Oleksandr Remchuk (1892-1976), a Ukrainian writer and poet who contributed greatly to the literary landscape of his time. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggle for freedom.
Throughout its history, the Remchuk surname has maintained its strong ties to Ukrainian culture and heritage, reflecting the resilience and creativity of those who have borne this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Remchuk
Among Census respondents with the surname Remchuk, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Remchuk 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 Remchuk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 98
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Remchuk
Remchuk 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
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-10 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,531 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 9,531 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 Remchuk 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 | #142,108 | #151,639 | -6.7% |
| Count | 117 | 107 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Remchuk bearers went from 117 to 107 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 9,531 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #151,639.
FAQ
Remchuk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Remchuk?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Remchuk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Remchuk?
Remchuk ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Remchuk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Remchuk.
Has Remchuk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Remchuk went from 117 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Remchuk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Remchuk, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Remchuk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Remchuk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Remchuk (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 Remchuk mean?
A Ukrainian occupational surname derived from the Russian word "remnik" meaning "belt maker" or "harness maker". 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 Remchuk (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 many people are called Remchuk?
See how common the surname Remchuk is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.