Explore the Family Name Jestice
The meaning of Jestice
Scottish and English: variant of Justice.
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How common is the last name Jestice in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jestice experienced a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, going from 67,725 to 67,943. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Jestice increased by approximately 6.62%, rising from 272 in 2000 to 290 in 2010. This indicates that while the surname may not be as common as others, its prevalence is gradually increasing.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #67,943 | -0.32% |
| Count | 272 | 290 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jestice
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Jestice surname identified as White, accounting for 86.76% in 2000 and 85.86% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group associated with the surname Jestice are those who identify as Black, representing 8.46% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 8.62% in 2010. There was also an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.41% of those with the Jestice surname. Meanwhile, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Jestice surname decreased to 0% in 2010, down from 2.21% in 2000. The data does not record any individuals with the Jestice surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.76% | 85.86% | -1.04% |
| Black | 8.46% | 8.62% | 1.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.21% | 0% | 0% |