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

Storozuk, 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 Storozuk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Storozuk in America

Storozuk is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Storozuk surname appeared 167 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 Storozuk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Storozuk 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 Storozuk

The surname STOROZUK is of Ukrainian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the western regions of Ukraine, particularly in the areas around the city of Lviv. The name is derived from the Ukrainian word "storozh," which means "guard" or "watchman," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been employed as guards or sentries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STOROZUK can be found in the Cossack registers of the 17th century. These registers were maintained by the Cossack military units that played a significant role in the history of Ukraine. The presence of the surname in these records indicates that members of the STOROZUK family were likely involved in the Cossack military or served as guards or sentries within the Cossack communities.

In the 18th century, the STOROZUK surname appears in various church records and local tax registers in the regions around Lviv. This suggests that the family had established itself in these areas and had become a part of the local community.

One notable figure with the surname STOROZUK was Petro STOROZUK (1825-1892), a Ukrainian writer and poet who was born in the village of Mykhalche, near Lviv. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "Spivanka" (The Songbook), which celebrated the beauty of the Ukrainian countryside and the traditions of the Ukrainian people.

Another prominent individual bearing the STOROZUK surname was Yuriy STOROZUK (1890-1958), a Ukrainian political activist and journalist. He was a member of the Ukrainian People's Party and played an active role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence during the early 20th century.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the STOROZUK surname can be found in various Ukrainian diaspora communities, particularly in the United States and Canada. This suggests that members of the STOROZUK family were among the many Ukrainians who immigrated to these countries during that period, seeking better opportunities or fleeing political upheaval.

One such individual was Mykhailo STOROZUK (1875-1942), a Ukrainian-American farmer and community leader who settled in North Dakota in the early 1900s. He was instrumental in establishing one of the first Ukrainian Orthodox churches in the region and played a vital role in preserving Ukrainian cultural traditions among the immigrant community.

Another notable figure with the STOROZUK surname was Oleksandr STOROZUK (1905-1982), a Ukrainian-Canadian painter and artist. He was born in Ukraine but immigrated to Canada in the 1920s, where he became known for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of Ukrainian folk life.

Throughout its history, the surname STOROZUK has maintained its connection to its Ukrainian roots, with many bearers of this name continuing to preserve and celebrate their cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Storozuk

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

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

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