Explore the Family Name Jankauskas
The meaning of Jankauskas
Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Jankowski. Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Antanas, Kazys, Kestutis, Alfonsas, Algirdas, Arunas, Laima, Saulius. Polish Casimir, Janina.
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How common is the last name Jankauskas in the United States?
The surname Jankauskas, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679 in popularity with a count of 258 individuals carrying the surname, equating to 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had slightly decreased to 72,568 with a total count of 268 people, representing 0.09 per 100,000 people. Despite the drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Jankauskas surname increased by 3.88% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #72,568 | -2.67% |
| Count | 258 | 268 | 3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jankauskas
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jankauskas, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an overwhelming majority identifying as white. In 2000, 98.45% of those with the surname identified as white, a figure that saw a marginal increase to 98.51% by 2010. The data does not show any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races for either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 98.51% | 0.06% |
| 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% |