Explore the Family Name Jacobitz
The meaning of Jacobitz
1. Germanized form of Sorbian Jakobic: from a derivative of the personal name Jakob. 2. Possibly also a shortened form of Jewish Jacobowitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jacobitz in the United States?
The surname Jacobitz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it ranked 73,659 in popularity and had a count of 245; however, by 2010 its rank dropped to 82,044 with a count of 230, representing an 11.38% decrease in rank and a 6.12% decrease in overall count. This change resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people dropping from 0.09 to 0.08, a decline of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #82,044 | -11.38% |
| Count | 245 | 230 | -6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacobitz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Jacobitz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 99.18% and 96.09% respectively. However, this represents a small decrease of 3.12%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in 2010 of individuals identifying with two or more races at a rate of 2.17%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all showed no significant presence in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 96.09% | -3.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |