Explore the Family Name Jakeman
The meaning of Jakeman
English (Midlands): variant of Jackman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jakeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jakeman saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jakeman was ranked as the 72,237th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 251 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 76,768, with the count barely changing at 250 individuals. This represents a percentage decrease of 6.27% in ranking and a slight 0.4% drop in count. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #76,768 | -6.27% |
| Count | 251 | 250 | -0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jakeman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jakeman has also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, virtually all (97.21%) of those carrying the Jakeman surname identified as White. By 2010, while the majority (94%) still identified as White, there was a notable change with 2.4% of the Jakemans identifying as Hispanic. There was no recorded change in the number of Jakemans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 94% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| 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% |