Yanchik
Ukrainian surname likely derived from a diminutive form of the name "Ivan".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 103 Americans carry the last name Yanchik. That puts it at #158,432 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,327,712 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yanchik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
103
1 in 3,327,712
Census rank
#158,432
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Yanchik in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 158432nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yanchik, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Black (7.8%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yanchik
The surname Yanchik has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly within Slavic-speaking regions. The name appears to have originated in what is today Belarus, Ukraine, or Russia around the 16th to 17th centuries. It is derived from the given name "Yanko," which is a diminutive form of the name "Ivan," a common Slavic form of John. The suffix "chik" is a diminutive or patronymic suffix, suggesting that the name Yanchik essentially means "little Ivan" or "son of Ivan."
The surname Yanchik first appears in historical records in the eastern parts of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Manuscripts and records from the late 17th century mention individuals with variations of this name, such as Yanchyk or Jančik. These records typically listed landowners and tax collectors, indicating that the bearers of this name were often involved in local administration or farming.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Yanchik dates back to 1695, with a reference to a landowner named Mikolaj Yanchik. He was noted for his role in a local village council in present-day Belarus. Another historical figure bearing the name was Andriy Yanchik, born in 1752, who served as a regional judge in Ukraine and was known for his efforts to reform local laws until his death in 1810.
Anna Yanchik, born in 1833, was a notable figure in the educational reform movement within Russia. Her contributions to promoting women's education are well-documented, and she continued her work until her death in 1902. The Yanchik name also appears in military records; Ivan Yanchik, born in 1874, served as a decorated officer in the Russo-Japanese War and continued his military career well into World War I, where he was a colonel by the time of his death in 1916.
In the early 20th century, the Yanchik name migrated somewhat due to geopolitical changes and the movement of people across Europe. A notable bear, Vasyl Yanchik, born in 1900, emigrated to the United States in the 1920s. He became known for his involvement in the labor rights movements and served as a union leader in Michigan until his death in 1965. The surname Yanchik continues to be recognized today, albeit with varying spellings and regional adaptations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yanchik
Among Census respondents with the surname Yanchik, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Black (7.8%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Yanchik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Yanchik surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.3%
- Black or African American7.8%
- Hispanic or Latino5.9%
- Unknown or suppressed1.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Yanchik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,819 | #158,432 | -10.9% |
| Count | 107 | 102 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Yanchik bearers went from 107 to 102 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 15,613 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,819 to #158,432.
FAQ
Yanchik surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Yanchik?
The surname Yanchik holds position #158,432 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 103 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Yanchik surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yanchik, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Black (7.8%) and Hispanic (5.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.