Explore the Family Name Jakus
The meaning of Jakus
1. Croatian, Slovak, and Slovenian (Jakuš): from an old pet form of the personal names Jakov (Croatian), Jakub (Slovak), and Jakob (Slovenian), equivalents of Jacob. 2. Croatian: from a derivative of the personal name Jakov (see Jacob). 3. Hungarian: patronymic from Jákob (see Jacob). 4. Hungarian: from a Hungarized form of Jacques, the French equivalent of Jacob or James.
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How common is the last name Jakus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jakus has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,317 in popularity, with a count of 274, and a proportion per 100k of 0.1. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 79,846, with a count of 238, and its proportion per 100k decreased to 0.08. This represents decreases of 18.61% in rank and 13.14% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #79,846 | -18.61% |
| Count | 274 | 238 | -13.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jakus
In terms of ethnic identity, the Jakus surname is overwhelmingly identified as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.91% of individuals carrying the Jakus surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure rose slightly to 100%. There were no recorded instances of the Jakus surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 100% | 1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |