Explore the Family Name Jeck
The meaning of Jeck
1. South German: variant of Jäck (see Jack 4). 2. Americanized form of Czech and Sorbian Jech. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt, Reinhart.
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How common is the last name Jeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Jeck' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,133rd in frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped to 71,265th. The count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 285 to 274 during the same period, representing a 3.86% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Jeck per 100,000 residents declined by 18.18%, moving from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #71,265 | -9.41% |
| Count | 285 | 274 | -3.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jeck
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Jeck,' data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a marginal decrease of 0.47% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Additionally, there was no change in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 97.08% | -0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |