Explore the Family Name Jawor
The meaning of Jawor
Polish: topographic name or nickname from jawor ‘maple, sycamore’.
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How common is the last name Jawor in the United States?
The surname Jawor, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,522 on the popularity list, and this position fell to 72,332 in 2010, marking a change of -7.12%. The number of people bearing the surname Jawor also decreased slightly from 273 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, a reduction of -1.47%. When calculated as a proportion per 100,000 population, the frequency of this surname dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #72,332 | -7.12% |
| Count | 273 | 269 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jawor
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Jawor identified as White, with an increase from 91.58% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, although this group saw a decrease from 6.23% in 2000 to 4.83% in 2010. The data did not indicate any individuals with the surname Jawor identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 93.68% | 2.29% |
| Hispanic | 6.23% | 4.83% | -22.47% |
| 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% |