Explore the Family Name Jirak
The meaning of Jirak
Czech (Jirák): patronymic from the personal name Jiři, an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George).
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How common is the last name Jirak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jirak saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 44,273 to 45,347—an overall change of -2.43%. The number of people with this surname, however, increased by 3.06% during the same period, from 458 to 472. The proportion of individuals named Jirak per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%, indicating that while the total count may have increased, the surname did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #45,347 | -2.43% |
| Count | 458 | 472 | 3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jirak
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Jirak identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of Jiraks were White—a figure that slightly increased by 0.09%. The census also recorded a small presence of Hispanic identity among the Jiraks, which grew by 10.46% to reach 1.69% in 2010. The data shows an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races within this surname group in 2010, whereas there was none in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly, from 1.09% to zero. There were no Jiraks who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 97.25% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.69% | 10.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0% | -100% |