Explore the Family Name Jakubowicz
The meaning of Jakubowicz
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): patronymic from the personal name Jakub, from Latin Jacobus (see Jacob). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Doron, Icek, Mirjam, Rachmil. Polish Andrzej, Witold, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Jakubowicz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jakubowicz increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 49,671, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 48,628th position, marking a change of 2.1%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 397 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.32%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #48,628 | 2.1% |
| Count | 397 | 434 | 9.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jakubowicz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jakubowicz has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 97.23% in 2000 to 94.93% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 1.76% in 2000 to 4.38% in 2010, an increase of 148.86%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 94.93% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 4.38% | 148.86% |
| 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% |