Explore the Family Name Jaros
The meaning of Jaros
1. Czech and Slovak (Jaroš): from a short form of a personal name based on the Slavic element jar with the adjectival meaning ‘lush, rank’, also ‘strong’, for example Jaroslav. 2. Polish: variant of Jarosz. 3. Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Járfás, a variant of Gyárfás.
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How common is the last name Jaros in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jaros has experienced a slight decrease in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,035th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 16,868th position, representing a decline of 5.19%. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Jaros surname increased slightly from 1,661 in 2000 to 1,690 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.75%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Jaros surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.06%, from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,035 | #16,868 | -5.19% |
| Count | 1,661 | 1,690 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaros
The ethnic identity associated with the Jaros surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of those with the Jaros surname identified as White in both years, although there was a minimal decrease from 97.17% in 2000 to 96.80% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also decreased slightly, from 1.81% to 1.66%. On the other hand, there were noticeable increases among those identifying as Black (from 0.30% to 0.47%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.48% to 0.77%). There were no individuals with the Jaros surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.8% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.66% | -8.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.77% | 60.42% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.47% | 56.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |