Explore the Family Name Jellinek
The meaning of Jellinek
Germanized form of Czech Jelínek (see Jelinek). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans.
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How common is the last name Jellinek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jellinek has slightly decreased over a one-decade period from 2000 to 2010. This is evident as the rank moved from 95,091 in 2000 to 99,845 in 2010, displaying a decline of 5 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 178 to 181 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 1.69 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29 percent, moving from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #99,845 | -5% |
| Count | 178 | 181 | 1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jellinek
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jellinek. In 2000, around 94.94 percent identified as White and this figure rose slightly to 95.03 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a decline of approximately 26.28 percent, moving from 4.49 percent to 3.31 percent over the decade. There were no recorded changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations under this surname between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 95.03% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 4.49% | 3.31% | -26.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |