Explore the Family Name Jakes
The meaning of Jakes
1. English: variant of Jacks. 2. Czech (Jakeš): from a derivative of the personal name Jakub, Czech form of Jacob.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jakes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jakes has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jakes ranked 17,899 in popularity with a count of 1,441 instances per 100k people; by 2010, it fell to a rank of 19,282 with a proportion of 1,405 per 100k, marking a 2.5% drop. The proportional popularity also declined by 9.43% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,899 | #19,282 | -7.73% |
| Count | 1,441 | 1,405 | -2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.48 | -9.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jakes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates interesting shifts over the decade. Notably, there was no recorded change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname Jakes. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 2.01% in 2000 to 4.06% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 43.30% to 45.05%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races rose by approximately 19%, while the White population with this surname decreased by 8.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.16% | 48.54% | -8.69% |
| Black | 43.3% | 45.05% | 4.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 4.06% | 101.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.57% | 18.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |