Explore the Family Name Jarnagin
The meaning of Jarnagin
English: variant of Jernigan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jarnagin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jarnagin has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jarnagin ranked 14,236 in popularity and dropped to 14,392 in 2010, marking a 1.1% decrease. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 7.39%, moving from 1934 in 2000 to 2077 in 2010. The proportion per 100 thousand people also decreased slightly, from 0.72 to 0.7 or -2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,236 | #14,392 | -1.1% |
| Count | 1,934 | 2,077 | 7.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.7 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jarnagin
The ethnic identity associated with the Jarnagin surname shows notable changes over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of Jarnagins identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a 2.37% decrease in this group. Meanwhile, all other ethnic identities saw an increase: Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 21.15%, two or more races by 18.66%, Hispanic by 31.25%, Black by 20.00%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by an impressive 130.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 90.61% | -2.37% |
| Black | 3.05% | 3.66% | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.31% | 31.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.59% | 18.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 1.2% | 130.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.63% | 21.15% |