Explore the Family Name Jacka
The meaning of Jacka
1. Cornish and English (Cornwall): Cornish variant of Jack, in which pronunciation of the final -e of Middle English and early modern English Jakke is preserved and written as -a. 2. Czech (Jačka): from a pet form of any of the personal names beginning with Ja-, for example Jakub and Jan.
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How common is the last name Jacka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jacka has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 54,269th in 2000, the rank fell to 58,337th by 2010, marking a 7.5% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor decline from 356 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, a change of -2.25%. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k people also dropped by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #58,337 | -7.5% |
| Count | 356 | 348 | -2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacka
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Jacka surname showed no representation in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White with this surname decreased from 96.35% in 2000 to 92.24% in 2010, a change of -4.27%. However, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic category, which rose from 1.40% to 5.17%, marking a 269.29% increase over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 92.24% | -4.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 5.17% | 269.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |