Explore the Family Name Jasko
The meaning of Jasko
1. Polish (Jaśko) and Slovak (Jaško): from a pet form of the personal name Jach, or directly from Jan ‘John’ (Slovak Ján) or some other name beginning with Ja-. 2. Hungarian (Jaskó): of Slovak origin (see 1 above). Compare Yasko. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Arpad, Attila, Dezso.
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How common is the last name Jasko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jasko has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,758th amongst all surnames, but it dropped to the 50,196th position by 2010, which is a 7.35% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 428 in 2000 to 417 in 2010, representing a 2.57% decline. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the surname Jasko per 100,000 people declined by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #50,196 | -7.35% |
| Count | 428 | 417 | -2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jasko
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Jasko identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 97.43% and 96.4%, respectively. However, there was a slight shift toward increased ethnic diversity over the decade. In 2010, 1.20% of Jaskos reported belonging to two or more races, a category that was unrepresented in 2000. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation among Jaskos slightly decreased from 1.87% to 1.68%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among individuals with this surname during the observed period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 96.4% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.68% | -10.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |