Explore the Family Name Jakubek
The meaning of Jakubek
Polish and Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Jakub, from Latin Jacobus (see Jacob).
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How common is the last name Jakubek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jakubek has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Jakubek ranked 41,130 in terms of popularity but fell to 43,006 by 2010, marking a decline of 4.56%. Despite this decline in rank, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 500 in 2000 to 503 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #43,006 | -4.56% |
| Count | 500 | 503 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jakubek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jakubek, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White. In 2000, 99% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.42% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were either zero or suppressed for privacy (S). Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among bearers of this surname, registering at 1.59% in 2010, up from zero in the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.42% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 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% |