Explore the Family Name Jacobsohn
The meaning of Jacobsohn
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Jacob. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Ulrich. Jewish Reuven.
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How common is the last name Jacobsohn in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jacobsohn increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 96,918th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 96,368th spot – an increase of 0.57%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a modest rise during the same period. There were 174 people with this last name in 2000, which increased to 189 in 2010, indicating a growth of 8.62%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #96,368 | 0.57% |
| Count | 174 | 189 | 8.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacobsohn
Shifting focus to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with the surname Jacobsohn identified as white. In 2000, 95.4% of individuals with this surname identified as white, while in 2010 this number decreased slightly to 91.01%. Over the same decade, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of people with the Jacobsohn surname identifying as Hispanic, from 4.02% in 2000 to 5.82% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 91.01% | -4.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.02% | 5.82% | 44.78% |
| 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% |