Explore the Family Name Jacklin
The meaning of Jacklin
1. English (Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire): from the Old French personal name Jacquelin, a double diminutive of Jacques (equivalent of James). 2. South German and Swiss German (Jäcklin): from a pet form of Jack, a South German name based on Jacob. Compare Jackley.
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How common is the last name Jacklin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jacklin has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jacklin ranked 27,901 out of all surnames in the United States but slipped to the 30,980th position ten years later, representing an 11.04% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 810 to 750 within the same period, marking a 7.41% reduction. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this name declined by 16.67%, changing from 0.3 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,901 | #30,980 | -11.04% |
| Count | 810 | 750 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacklin
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jacklin. A significant majority, over 92%, identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.35%. Interestingly, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic rose dramatically by 75.74%, moving from 2.35% to 4.13% across the decade. However, there was a noteworthy decrease in those identifying as Black, dropping by 50.16% from 3.21% to 1.60%. The data shows negligible representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities with this surname during these periods. The percentage for those identifying with two or more races also decreased slightly by 13.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 92.67% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 4.13% | 75.74% |
| Black | 3.21% | 1.6% | -50.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.07% | -13.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |