Explore the Family Name Jarzombek
The meaning of Jarzombek
Polish: variant of Jarząbek, from jarząbek ‘grouse’, presumably a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird.
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How common is the last name Jarzombek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jarzombek increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,556 and by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 50,851, which represents a change of 5.05%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, with the count increasing from 362 to 410, a rise of 13.26%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Jarzombek per 100,000 population also saw a slight uptick, from 0.13 to 0.14, signifying a growth of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #50,851 | 5.05% |
| Count | 362 | 410 | 13.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jarzombek
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Jarzombek, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of Jarzombeks identify as White, although this percentage has slightly decreased from 95.86% in 2000 to 93.66% in 2010. The proportion of Jarzombeks identifying as Hispanic increased notably over this decade, rising from 3.59% to 5.37%, a change of 49.58%. No Jarzombeks identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 93.66% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.59% | 5.37% | 49.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |