Explore the Family Name Jaquish
The meaning of Jaquish
Variant of Jaquith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jaquish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jaquish has seen a slight decline over the past decade. The ranking of the last name fell from 35,666 in 2000 to 35,945 in 2010, marking a subtle decrease of 0.78%. However, the actual count of people carrying the surname increased by 4.7% from 596 to 624 during the same period. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 4.55%, indicating that while the number of people with the surname grew, its overall share in the population diminished slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #35,945 | -0.78% |
| Count | 596 | 624 | 4.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaquish
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jaquish evolved somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 93.79% of individuals with the surname were identified as White, and by 2010, this figure had risen slightly to 94.71%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, surging from 0.84% to 1.44%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals dropped quite significantly from 4.70% to 3.04%. In both years, there were no recorded individuals with the surname Jaquish who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 94.71% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 3.04% | -35.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.44% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |