Explore the Family Name Jezak
The meaning of Jezak
Polish (Jeżak): patronymic from Jeż ‘hedgehog’ (see Jez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jezak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jezak saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,679th most popular name, but by 2010, it had dropped to 74,141st place, marking a 4.9% decrease. Despite this dip in ranking, the number of people with the last name Jezak increased marginally from 258 to 261, a change of 1.16%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, indicating that while the absolute count might have grown, its relative prevalence among all surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #74,141 | -4.9% |
| Count | 258 | 261 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jezak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Jezak surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.06% of those bearing the surname identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 98.47% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no significant association with the Jezak surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 98.47% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |