Explore the Family Name Jirik
The meaning of Jirik
Czech (Jiřík): from a pet form of Jiři, an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George). Compare Irsik.
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How common is the last name Jirik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jirik in the United States declined slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,524th in popularity and fell to 41,100th by 2010, representing a decrease of 6.69%. The total count of individuals bearing the Jirik surname also dropped from 540 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, a decline of 1.85%. The proportion of people named Jirik per 100,000 residents dropped by 10%, reducing from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #41,100 | -6.69% |
| Count | 540 | 530 | -1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jirik
The ethnicity associated with the surname Jirik saw subtle changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (96.67%), and this number increased slightly to 97.17% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic emerged in 2010, making up 0.94% of the Jirik population each. However, the representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.22% in 2000 to nonexistence in 2010. There were no individuals with the Jirik surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 97.17% | 0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |