Explore the Family Name Jedinak
The meaning of Jedinak
Slovak (Jedinák) and Rusyn (from Slovakia; mainly Jedinák): descriptive epithet from Slovak jedinák ‘only child’. This surname is also found in Czechia. Compare Yedinak.
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How common is the last name Jedinak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jedinak saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jedinak was ranked as the 124,872nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 141,140th spot, marking a decline of 13.03 percent. During this same period, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 127 to 118, a drop of 7.09 percent. The proportion of people named Jedinak per 100,000 U.S. citizens decreased by 20.0 percent, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,872 | #141,140 | -13.03% |
| Count | 127 | 118 | -7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jedinak
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Jedinak primarily identify as White. In 2000, 96.85 percent of those with the Jedinak surname identified as White, although this figure dipped slightly to 95.76 percent by 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities over the ten-year period, with no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.76% | -1.13% |
| 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% |