Explore the Family Name Jaskowiak
The meaning of Jaskowiak
Polish (Jaśkowiak): patronymic from the personal name Jasiek or Jaśko, pet forms of Jan, Jaczemir, Jaromir, or any of various other personal names beginning with Ja-.
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How common is the last name Jaskowiak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jaskowiak has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 37,938th in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to 41,728th, marking a decrease of approximately 9.99%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 550 in 2000 to 521 in 2010, which represents a reduction of 5.27%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Jaskowiak per 100,000 residents decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #41,728 | -9.99% |
| Count | 550 | 521 | -5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaskowiak
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Jaskowiak identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though this percentage dropped slightly from 98.73% to 95.97%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the data shows a small emergence of diversity within the Jaskowiak surname between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010, these figures stood at 1.73% and 0.96% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 95.97% | -2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |