Explore the Family Name Jacque
The meaning of Jacque
French: variant of Jacques. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Emile, Germaine, Yvon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jacque in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jacque has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 34,757 to 35,096 over the decade, representing a small decline of 0.98%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.39%, showing that the name was more common in absolute terms but less common relative to other surnames. The proportion of people named Jacque per 100,000 residents also decreased slightly, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, a drop of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #35,096 | -0.98% |
| Count | 615 | 642 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacque
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts among those with the Jacque surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics with this surname increased by 11.22% and 65.36% respectively. Meanwhile, there was a slight increase of 0.84% in the number of White individuals with this surname. The proportion of Black individuals with this surname also increased modestly, rising by 3.06%. On the other hand, the percentages of American Indian and Alaskan Natives and those reporting two or more races under this surname saw significant drops, decreasing by 28.21% and 63.34% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.79% | 62.31% | 0.84% |
| Black | 30.08% | 31% | 3.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.96% | 65.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.95% | 1.4% | -28.21% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 1.25% | -63.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.09% | 11.22% |