2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yurcho
A surname likely originating from a Ukrainian/Slavic personal name or occupational term.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Yurcho. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yurcho surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Yurcho in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yurcho, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yurcho
The surname Yurcho finds its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically from the region that encompasses modern-day Ukraine. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 14th to 15th centuries, during a time when surnames began to be adopted more widely in the region for purposes of taxation and peasant registration.
Yurcho is derived from the given name Yuriy, which is the Slavic form of the name George. The name George comes from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker," which highlights the agrarian roots of many Slavic communities. The suffix "-cho" is a diminutive or patronymic form often used in Ukrainian and other Slavic languages, indicating "little" or "son of."
The Yurcho surname appears in historical manuscripts and parish records from the area, documenting family lineage and property ownership. One of the earliest mentions of a person with this surname was Ivan Yurcho, who was noted in a 16th-century tax registry for the village of Prutivka in the Rivne region. His family was known for their large agricultural holdings, which aligned with the etymological origins related to farming and land cultivation.
Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Yurcho have made notable contributions to their communities. In the 17th century, Petro Yurcho was a prominent figure during the Khmelnytsky Uprising (1648-1657), supporting the Cossack rebellion against Polish domination. His leadership and strategic skills were well-documented in various chronicles of the time.
In the 19th century, Andriy Yurcho emerged as a significant cultural figure, known for his work in Ukrainian folk music. Born in 1820 in Lviv, he devoted his life to preserving traditional Ukrainian songs and dances, culminating in the publication of a widely regarded anthology in 1865. His efforts played a crucial role in the cultural preservation movement of that era.
During the early 20th century, Maria Yurcho made her mark as an influential writer and poet. Born in Kyiv in 1883, she became an active member of the Ukrainian literary scene, contributing to several respected journals. Her poetry, characterized by its poignant reflections on social issues and national identity, garnered her recognition and acclaim before her untimely death in 1921.
In the mid-20th century, Mykola Yurcho, born in 1922, was a notable figure in the Ukrainian resistance movement during World War II. He was part of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and played a crucial role in the resistance efforts against both Nazi and Soviet forces. His bravery and tactical acumen are recorded in numerous wartime archives.
In contemporary history, Bohdan Yurcho, born in 1956, is a distinguished academic and historian specializing in Eastern European studies. His extensive research on the socio-political history of Ukraine has been published in various academic journals, and he has lectured at several prestigious universities worldwide, contributing significantly to the field of Slavic studies.
The surname Yurcho has thus evolved over centuries, with its bearers leaving indelible marks on their respective fields and regions. Its origins rooted in agricultural work and its development through historical events provide a rich tapestry of cultural and social history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yurcho
Among Census respondents with the surname Yurcho, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Yurcho bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Yurcho surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yurcho
Yurcho appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,791 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-10 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,048 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,791 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 10,048 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Yurcho surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #150,205 | -7.2% |
| Count | 119 | 109 | -8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yurcho bearers went from 119 to 109 (-8.4% change). The surname moved down 10,048 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #150,205.
FAQ
Yurcho surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yurcho?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Yurcho. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Yurcho?
Yurcho ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Yurcho. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yurcho.
Has Yurcho become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yurcho went from 119 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Yurcho?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yurcho, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yurcho in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yurcho appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Hispanic (2.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Yurcho (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yurcho mean?
A surname likely originating from a Ukrainian/Slavic personal name or occupational term. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yurcho (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Yurcho?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.