Explore the Family Name Jedlicka
The meaning of Jedlicka
Czech and Slovak (Jedlička): nickname for a tall, well-built man, from a diminutive of Czech jedle, Slovak jedľa ‘spruce, fir tree’.
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How common is the last name Jedlicka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jedlicka ranked 21,791 in popularity in 2000 and decreased slightly to a rank of 22,392 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 2.76% over the decade. The count of individuals with the Jedlicka surname increased from 1,113 in 2000 to 1,150 in 2010, a rise of 3.32%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 4.88%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,791 | #22,392 | -2.76% |
| Count | 1,113 | 1,150 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jedlicka
The ethnic identity associated with the Jedlicka surname has also seen shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.5% of people with this surname identified as White, but this figure reduced slightly to 94.52% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.63% to 1.04%, and the percentage identifying as two or more races rose from 1.53% to 2.26%. Notably, identification as Hispanic almost tripled, from 0.54% to 1.3%. Initially, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these categories had both seen an emergence of 0.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.52% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.26% | 47.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.3% | 140.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 1.04% | 65.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |