Explore the Family Name Jackowiak
The meaning of Jackowiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Jacek. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Beata, Bogdan, Casimir, Jozef, Witold, Wlodzimierz.
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How common is the last name Jackowiak in the United States?
The surname Jackowiak saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 83,004 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, its rank had dipped to 88,336, marking a change of -6.42%. The count of individuals with this last name also marginally dropped from 211 to 210 during this period, a decline of -0.47%. Furthermore, the proportion of people bearing the Jackowiak surname per 100,000 residents shrunk by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #88,336 | -6.42% |
| Count | 211 | 210 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jackowiak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Jackowiak surname identify as White. However, there has been a slight shift in this ethnicity distribution over time. In 2000, 98.58% of Jackowiaks identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had decreased to 96.19%, a change of -2.42%. Interestingly, despite no recorded Hispanic Jackowiaks in 2000, by 2010, they made up 2.86% of the population with this surname. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% for both years under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 96.19% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| 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% |