Explore the Family Name Jax
The meaning of Jax
1. German (Rhineland): from a short form of the personal name Jacob. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine). 2. English: variant of Jacks. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse.
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How common is the last name Jax in the United States?
The surname Jax has seen an increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,298th in frequency, but it improved to 57,516th by 2010 - a change of almost 12%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during the same period from 284 to 354, indicating a growth of nearly 25%. The proportion of people named Jax per 100k also rose by roughly 9%, further reflecting the growing popularity of this name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #57,516 | 11.92% |
| Count | 284 | 354 | 24.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jax
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Jax individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 86.27% to 83.90%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell more significantly, from 2.11% to 1.41%. The Hispanic community saw a significant increase, from 7.04% to 13.56% over the decade. Meanwhile, the data for Black individuals and those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either unchanged or suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.27% | 83.9% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 7.04% | 13.56% | 92.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 1.41% | -33.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |