Explore the Family Name Jasarevic
The meaning of Jasarevic
Bosniak (Jašarević): patronymic from the Bosniak Muslim personal name Jašar of Turkish origin (from Yaşar, meaning ‘he lives’).
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How common is the last name Jasarevic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jasarevic has seen an increase in popularity in the United States over the years. In 2000, it ranked 78,549 in popularity and rose to a rank of 59,901 by 2010, marking an upward change of 23.74%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 226 in 2000 to 337 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 49.12%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents increased by 37.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #59,901 | 23.74% |
| Count | 226 | 337 | 49.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jasarevic
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Jasarevic, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most identify as White, with a 7.49% increase from 90.27% in 2000 to 97.03% in 2010. The data shows that there was a presence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, accounting for 9.73% of the total, but this decreased to 0% in 2010. Hispanic identification also made its debut in 2010, with 2.37% of individuals identifying as such. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.27% | 97.03% | 7.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 9.73% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |