Explore the Family Name Jakub
The meaning of Jakub
Slovak, Czech, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the personal name Jakub, from Latin Jacobus (see Jacob).
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How common is the last name Jakub in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jakub has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,553rd most popular surname, while it moved up to the 56,588th position in 2010, demonstrating a change of 3.36%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 324 to 361 during this period, signifying an 11.42% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #56,588 | 3.36% |
| Count | 324 | 361 | 11.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jakub
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Jakub surname identify as White, which accounted for 93.21% in 2000 and slightly dropped to 93.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 1.85%, but no one identified as such in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by approximately half, from 4.01% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. Interestingly, no one holding the Jakub surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, Hispanic representation had increased to 3.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.21% | 93.07% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.01% | 1.94% | -51.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |