Explore the Family Name Jirsa
The meaning of Jirsa
Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Jiři, an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George).
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How common is the last name Jirsa in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Jirsa saw a slight decline over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Jirsa was ranked as the 50,686th most popular surname, with 387 individuals bearing the name. Come 2010, the rank had dropped to 54,990 and the count decreased slightly to 374 individuals. This represents an 8.49% drop in ranking and a 3.36% reduction in the count of people with the surname Jirsa.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #54,990 | -8.49% |
| Count | 387 | 374 | -3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jirsa
Based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jirsa is predominately White, with 96.12% in 2000 and a slight increase to 96.26% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.55% to 1.87% over the same period. Interestingly, there are no recorded instances of the Jirsa surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 96.26% | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.87% | 20.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |