Explore the Family Name Jacobsmeyer
The meaning of Jacobsmeyer
North German: habitational name from an estate so named after a distinguishing name for a tenant farmer, from the personal name Jacob + Meyer.
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How common is the last name Jacobsmeyer in the United States?
The surname Jacobsmeyer, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,390th in terms of commonality, while by 2010 it had slipped down to the 62,903rd slot, marking a decline of 4.16%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly, from 312 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, showing an uptick of 1.92%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #62,903 | -4.16% |
| Count | 312 | 318 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacobsmeyer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Jacobsmeyer surname identify as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a marginal decrease in this fraction from 96.15% in 2000 to 94.97% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 15.86%, albeit from a relatively small base of 3.53% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Jacobsmeyer surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.97% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 4.09% | 15.86% |
| 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% |