Explore the Family Name Jezierski
The meaning of Jezierski
Polish: habitational name for someone from Jezioro, Jeziory, Jeziora, or Jezierzyce, all places called with jezioro ‘lake’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Jacek, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Jezierski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jezierski has experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,487th in popularity among all surnames, represented by around 600 individuals, or 0.22 per 100,000 people. By 2010, though the count of individuals with this surname had increased to 611, its rank fell to 36,585th and its representation dropped slightly to 0.21 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in popularity of 3.09 percent and a 4.55 percent drop in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #36,585 | -3.09% |
| Count | 600 | 611 | 1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jezierski
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Jezierski surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease of 1.29 percent in this group from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, almost 96 percent identified as White, which dropped to around 94 percent in 2010. Furthermore, there's a small percentage who identified as having two or more ethnicities, decreasing by 17.05 percent over the decade. It's worth noting that in 2010, new ethnic identities appeared within the Jezierski surname holders, including Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, each making up 1.31 and 1.8 percent respectively. Meanwhile, the count for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories was either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 94.44% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 1.8% | -17.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |