Explore the Family Name Jaco
The meaning of Jaco
1. Altered form of English Jack. 2. Portuguese (Jacó); southern Italian (Jàco and Jacò): from a personal name, a derivative of the local forms of Jacob. 3. Slovak (also Jaბo): from a pet form of any of the personal names beginning with Ja-, for example Jakub.
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How common is the last name Jaco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jaco has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 14,044 with a count of 1,969 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank increased to 13,551 and the count rose to 2,237 — a growth rate of 13.61%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also grew by 4.11%, from 0.73 in 2000 to 0.76 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,044 | #13,551 | 3.51% |
| Count | 1,969 | 2,237 | 13.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.76 | 4.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaco
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jaco, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased from 76.74% to 69.51%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 15.08% to 22.71%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a modest increase from 0.96% to 1.03%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a minor uptick from 0.96% to 0.98%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 2.23% to 2.06%, as did the Black category, dropping from 4.01% to 3.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.74% | 69.51% | -9.42% |
| Hispanic | 15.08% | 22.71% | 50.6% |
| Black | 4.01% | 3.71% | -7.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.06% | -7.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.03% | 7.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.98% | 2.08% |