Explore the Family Name Jaquay
The meaning of Jaquay
Variant of Jaqua.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jaquay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Jaquay' has shown a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,196 in terms of common use, but in 2010, it had risen to the rank of 45,026. This change indicates an increase in popularity of approximately 6.58%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 412 to 476 during the same period, marking a growth of 15.53%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname 'Jaquay' per 100,000 population also showed a slight upward trend, increasing by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #45,026 | 6.58% |
| Count | 412 | 476 | 15.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaquay
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes as well. While the majority of individuals with the 'Jaquay' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a small decrease in this demographic from 91.26% to 89.92%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a dramatic increase from 1.21% to 4.62%. However, the count of individuals who identify as Black decreased significantly from 3.64% to 1.68%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races also slightly decreased from 3.16% to 2.94%. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.26% | 89.92% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 4.62% | 281.82% |
| Two or More Races | 3.16% | 2.94% | -6.96% |
| Black | 3.64% | 1.68% | -53.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |