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

Semeniuk, 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 Semeniuk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Semeniuk in America

Semeniuk is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Semeniuk surname appeared 228 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 Semeniuk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Semeniuk 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 Semeniuk

The surname Semeniuk is of Ukrainian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century or earlier. It is derived from the Ukrainian word "semeniuk," which means "son of Semen." Semen was a common first name in Ukraine, derived from the Hebrew name "Shim'on," meaning "he has heard."

The earliest known records of the Semeniuk name can be found in historical documents and parish registers from various regions of Ukraine, particularly in the areas around Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv. The name's spelling has undergone minor variations over time, such as Semenyuk, Semenuk, and Semenjuk, reflecting regional linguistic differences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Semeniuk name dates back to the late 16th century, when a Hryhorii Semeniuk was mentioned in a land ownership record from the town of Zolochiv, near Lviv. Another notable early reference is the mention of a Petro Semeniuk in a census record from the village of Velyka Bahachka, near Poltava, in the early 18th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Semeniuk surname. One of the earliest was Hryhorii Semeniuk (1670-1738), a prominent Ukrainian Cossack leader and military commander who played a significant role in the struggles against Polish and Russian forces in the early 18th century.

Another notable figure was Oleksandr Semeniuk (1832-1892), a Ukrainian writer, journalist, and cultural activist who was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian national revival movement of the 19th century. He wrote several influential works promoting Ukrainian culture and language.

In the 20th century, Mykola Semeniuk (1901-1976) was a renowned Ukrainian artist and sculptor, known for his works depicting scenes from Ukrainian folklore and historical events. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces across Ukraine.

Ivan Semeniuk (1918-2003) was a respected Ukrainian-Canadian linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Ukrainian language and literature. He served as a professor at the University of Alberta and authored numerous publications on Ukrainian linguistics and literature.

Lastly, Valentyna Semeniuk (born 1963) is a contemporary Ukrainian writer and journalist who has published several novels and collections of short stories. Her work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of modern Ukrainian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Semeniuk

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

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

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