Explore the Family Name Jarzabek
The meaning of Jarzabek
Polish (Jarząbek): from the word jarząbek ‘hazel grouse, Tetrastes bonasia’ or the diminutive of jarząb ‘sorbus, rowan’. Compare Czech Jeřábek (see Jerabek).
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How common is the last name Jarzabek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jarzabek has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 63,141st in 2000, the last name climbed to the 54,296th spot by 2010, marking an encouraging growth rate of approximately 14.01%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this time period, from 296 to 380—an impressive surge of 28.38%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Jarzabek per 100,000 increased by about 18.18%, reflecting a rise from 0.11 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #54,296 | 14.01% |
| Count | 296 | 380 | 28.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jarzabek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Jarzabek identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, this percentage grew slightly from 95.27% to 98.95%, denoting an incremental change of 3.86%. In contrast, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a decline, dropping from 3.38% to 0.00%. There were no recorded instances of Jarzabeks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 98.95% | 3.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.38% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |