Explore the Family Name Jaegers
The meaning of Jaegers
German (Jägers): Lower Rhine variant of Jäger (see Jaeger). Compare Jagers. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Jaegers in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jaegers has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,047 but dropped to 56,444 by 2010, indicating a decline of 6.4 percent. The count also declined from 366 individuals bearing the name in 2000 to 362 in 2010, a reduction of about 1.09 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also decreased by 14.29 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #56,444 | -6.4% |
| Count | 366 | 362 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaegers
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jaegers, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominance of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.54 percent of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 98.07 percent by 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation either in 2000 or 2010. People identifying as Hispanic represented 1.37 percent of the Jaegers population in 2000, but there was no data available for this group in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 98.07% | 0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |