Explore the Family Name Jerzak
The meaning of Jerzak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Jerzy, an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Katarzyna, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Jerzak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jerzak experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 47,485 to 47,614, representing a 0.27% change. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this name rose slightly by 5.95%, from 420 in 2000 to 445 in 2010. This resulted in a minor reduction in proportion per 100,000 people, with a decrease of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #47,614 | -0.27% |
| Count | 420 | 445 | 5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jerzak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Jerzak surname identify as White, with an increase from 97.62% in 2000 to 98.20% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a noticeable emergence of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, accounting for 1.12% of the total in 2010, whereas no such data was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 98.2% | 0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |