Explore the Family Name Jares
The meaning of Jares
Czech (Jareš): from a short form of a personal name, formed with the Slavic element jar ‘lush, rank’, also ‘strong’, for example Jaromír.
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How common is the last name Jares in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jares has slightly decreased over the 2000 to 2010 decade. In 2000, Jares was ranked the 46,083rd most common surname, but by 2010 it fell to the rank of 49,999, indicating a drop in popularity by 8.5%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 436 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, a change of -3.9%. The proportion per 100,000 persons also reduced from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #49,999 | -8.5% |
| Count | 436 | 419 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jares
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jares has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White were the most prevalent both years, increasing slightly from 85.32% in 2000 to 86.87% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw an increase, rising from 7.80% to 8.59%. Notably, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black significantly dropped from 3.44% to 1.43%. The number of people identifying with two or more races slightly decreased, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an introduction in 2010 which wasn't there in 2000. There was no representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.32% | 86.87% | 1.82% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 8.59% | 10.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.43% | -11.18% |
| Black | 3.44% | 1.43% | -58.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |