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

Tkachuk, 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 Tkachuk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tkachuk in America

Tkachuk is the 30630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tkachuk surname appeared 761 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 Tkachuk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tkachuk 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 Tkachuk

The surname Tkachuk has its origins in Ukraine, an Eastern European country with a rich cultural heritage. It is derived from the Ukrainian word "tkach," meaning "weaver." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, a time when weaving was a prevalent trade in the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tkachuk surname can be traced back to the 16th century, with entries found in various historical documents and parish records from the territories that now constitute modern-day Ukraine. The name was particularly prevalent in the western regions of the country, where weaving and textile production were significant economic activities.

One notable mention of the Tkachuk surname appears in the Litovskaya Metrika, a collection of legal documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which encompassed parts of present-day Belarus, Ukraine, and Lithuania. This reference dates back to the late 16th century and suggests that the name was already well-established among the local population.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Tkachuk surname have achieved prominence in various fields. Hryhoriy Tkachuk (1834-1911), for instance, was a renowned Ukrainian poet, writer, and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation of Ukrainian folklore and literary traditions.

Another notable figure was Oleksiy Tkachuk (1878-1923), a prominent Ukrainian political activist and journalist who played a vital role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence during the early 20th century.

In the realm of sports, Vladislav Tkachuk (born 1982) is a former professional ice hockey player from Ukraine who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams, including the St. Louis Blues and Atlanta Thrashers.

Mykola Tkachuk (1913-1994) was a distinguished Ukrainian artist and sculptor, known for his monumental works and contributions to the development of Soviet Ukrainian art in the mid-20th century.

Lastly, Yevhen Tkachuk (born 1951) is a prominent Ukrainian diplomat and politician who has served as the Ambassador of Ukraine to several countries, including the United States and Canada.

While the Tkachuk surname has its roots in the historical weaving traditions of Ukraine, it has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of emigrants and diaspora communities. Today, individuals bearing this name can be found in various parts of the world, preserving the rich cultural heritage and legacy of their Ukrainian ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tkachuk

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

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

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