Explore the Family Name Jacky
The meaning of Jacky
Swiss German (also Jäcky): variant or altered form of Jäggi, from a pet form of the personal name Jacob.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jacky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jacky has been increasing in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 71,610th and by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 65,244th, marking an 8.89 percent change. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 254 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, an increase of 19.69 percent. The proportion of people named Jacky per 100,000 also increased by 11.11 percent, moving from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #65,244 | 8.89% |
| Count | 254 | 304 | 19.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacky
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Jacky, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shifting landscape. The percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander surged by 57.69 percent, going from 7.09 percent in 2000 to 11.18 percent in 2010. There was a slight decrease of 16.53 percent in the category of "two or more races", while the number of white individuals with this surname decreased by 7.12 percent. There was no change in the Hispanic category, but there was an increase in the Black category from 0 to 2.96 percent. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.19% | 81.91% | -7.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.09% | 11.18% | 57.69% |
| Black | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 1.97% | -16.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 1.97% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |