Explore the Family Name Jech
The meaning of Jech
Czech and Sorbian: from a pet form of the personal name Jan ‘John’ and also of various other names beginning with Ja- or Je-. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Jech in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jech saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,567, but by 2010, it dropped in popularity to rank 49,177, a change of -1.26%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 4.9%, from 408 in 2000 to 428 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Jech per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #49,177 | -1.26% |
| Count | 408 | 428 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jech
The ethnicity associated with the surname Jech also experienced some shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest identifiable ethnic group associated with the surname is White, accounting for 93.46% of all Jechs in 2010, down slightly from 93.87% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases of 8.72% and 13.82% respectively. Individuals who identify with two or more races decreased by 25.79%. It's noteworthy that there were no recorded instances of individuals named Jech identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.87% | 93.46% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.87% | 8.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.64% | -25.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 1.4% | 13.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |