Explore the Family Name Jao
The meaning of Jao
Chinese: 1. alternative Mandarin form of the surname 饒, see Rao 3. 2. alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 趙 and 招, see Zhao 1 and 2. 3. variant Romanization of the surname 姚, see Yao 1.
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How common is the last name Jao in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jao has seen a notable increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 53,191 and by 2010 it had moved up to rank 35,622, marking a change of 33.03%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 365 in 2000 to 631 in 2010—an impressive growth of 72.88%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.14 to 0.21, which indicates an increase of 50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #35,622 | 33.03% |
| Count | 365 | 631 | 72.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.21 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jao
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Jao. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, constituting about 89.54% of the total in 2010, slightly up from 89.32% in 2000. There has been a slight decrease in those identifying as two or more races, from 2.19% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as White or Hispanic saw a minimal change, standing at around 5.23% and 3.17% respectively in 2010. No individuals reported identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.32% | 89.54% | 0.25% |
| White | 5.21% | 5.23% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 3.17% | 5.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.58% | -27.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |