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

Yurcak, 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 Yurcak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yurcak in America

Yurcak is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yurcak surname appeared 132 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 Yurcak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yurcak 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 Yurcak

The surname Yurcak has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically within the regions of Ukraine and Slovakia. The name is believed to have emerged around the 13th to 15th centuries, a period marked by the intense social and political changes in these areas. It is derived from the Slavic word "Jurek" or "Jurko," which is a diminutive form of "Yuriy," corresponding to the more widely known name "George" in English. The suffix "-ak" is a common diminutive or patronymic ending in Slavic languages, implying "little Yuriy" or "son of Yuriy."

Historical references to the surname Yurcak are relatively sparse, but its variations and phonetic equivalents can be traced in old records and manuscripts. One of the earliest references is found in 14th-century church documents from what is now Western Ukraine, where the name was transcribed in Cyrillic as Юрчак. A similar version, Yurcsák, appears in Hungarian records due to the overlapping influences in the Carpathian region.

The surname Yurcak appears in a few significant historical documents. In the Register of Nobility in Ruthenia from the early 16th century, Ivan Yurcak is noted for being a minor noble who swore fealty to the King of Poland. Although not widely prominent, individuals with this surname often held positions of local importance, such as village leaders or estate managers.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname in its Latin script form appears in 1571, with Andriy Yurcak, an official in the court of the Transylvanian Voivode. Another notable bearer is Stefan Yurcak, a priest documented in church records from 1622 in present-day Slovakia. Stefan's extensive work in the parish during a period of religious upheaval earned him a place in local history.

Famous individuals bearing the surname include Mykola Yurcak, a prominent 19th-century Ukrainian poet and advocate for national liberation, born in 1825 and died in 1896. In more recent history, Yuriy Yurcak, a World War II veteran who played a role in the resistance movements against Nazi occupation, remains a well-respected figure in Ukrainian history, with his birth in 1917 and his passing in 1983.

The geographical dispersion of the surname has led to various spells and adaptations. For instance, in Transcarpathia, the name is sometimes found as Jurcak, reflecting the phonetic qualities of local dialects. Each of these regional variations underscores the surname's deep roots and the complex migratory patterns of Slavic peoples.

Throughout its history, the surname Yurcak has been borne by individuals who contributed to their communities in meaningful ways, whether as local leaders, clergy, poets, or freedom fighters. Despite the lack of extensive documentation in comparison to more ubiquitous surnames, its presence in historical records highlights its enduring legacy in Eastern European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yurcak

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

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

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