Explore the Family Name Jersey
The meaning of Jersey
English: habitational name from the isle of Jersey in the Channel Islands. This surname is not found in Britain.
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How common is the last name Jersey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jersey has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,263rd most popular and declined to 41,234th by 2010, representing a change of -7.76%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 544 in 2000 to 528 in 2010, a decrease of about 2.94%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #41,234 | -7.76% |
| Count | 544 | 528 | -2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jersey
In regards to ethnicity, the Census data presents a shift over the decade. Individuals identified as White held the majority, but their representation decreased from 94.49% in 2000 to 91.29% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1.29% in 2000 to being suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. The group of people identifying as two or more races increased by 54.42%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase from 1.10% to 1.70%. The Hispanic representation experienced growth, from no representation in 2000 to a 2.65% share in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 91.29% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.27% | 54.42% |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.7% | 54.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |