Explore the Family Name Jakubowski
The meaning of Jakubowski
1. Polish: habitational name for someone from Jakubów, Jakubowo, or Jakubowice, all places called with Jakub, Polish form of Latin Jacobus (see Jacob). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Jakub, Polish form of Jacob. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Janusz, Zbigniew, Grzegorz, Piotr, Boguslaw, Casimir, Czeslaw, Ewa, Ignacy, Jaroslaw, Krysztof.
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How common is the last name Jakubowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jakubowski has seen some fluctuations in popularity over time. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 8537th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 9267th position, reflecting a decline of approximately 8.55%. Additionally, the total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 3554 in 2000 to 3513 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.15%. The proportion of Jakubowskis per 100k people likewise dropped from 1.32 in 2000 to 1.19 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 9.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,537 | #9,267 | -8.55% |
| Count | 3,554 | 3,513 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.32 | 1.19 | -9.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jakubowski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jakubowski, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has predominantly been White, making up 96.15% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 95.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant increase; from 1.60% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010, an upswing of 55.00%. Those identifying as part of two or more races increased by 26.73%, while the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities saw a decrease of 28.57% and 37.78%, respectively. The Black percentage remained stable at 0.23% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 95.33% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.48% | 55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.28% | 26.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.4% | -28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.28% | -37.78% |
| Black | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0% |
Jakubowski ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Jakubowski is Eastern European, which comprises 44.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (21.3%) and French & German (13.7%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 44.9% |
| British & Irish | 21.3% |
| French & German | 13.7% |
| Other | 20.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Jakubowski
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Jakubowski have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Poland, and United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 67.00% |
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 61.50% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 56.90% |
| Lublin Voivodeship, Poland | 52.30% |
| Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland | 51.40% |
What Jakubowski haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Jakubowski is R-L1029, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L1029 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-Y2905 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Grabowski, Nowak, Jankowski, Zielinski, Bodnar, Lewandowski, Mazur, Urban, Baran, Kowalski.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Jakubowski surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Jakubowski have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Jakubowski" Surname 32.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Jakubowski" Surname 39.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Jakubowski" Surname 15.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Jakubowski" Surname 12.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Jakubowski?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Jakubowski are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition