Explore the Family Name Jiskra
The meaning of Jiskra
Czech: from jiskra ‘spark’, a nickname for an intelligent person with a lively temperament. Compare English Spark and Slovak Iskra.
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How common is the last name Jiskra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Jiskra" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 70,906th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 257. By 2010, it had fallen to the 76,275th spot, and its count had decreased to 252. This represents a rank change of -7.57 and a count change of -1.95. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined slightly from 0.1 to 0.09, representing a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #76,275 | -7.57% |
| Count | 257 | 252 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jiskra
When it comes to ethnic identity, the vast majority of individuals with the surname "Jiskra" identified as white in both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.83% of those surveyed identified as white, which slightly decreased to 98.81% in 2010. There were no notable changes in other ethnic identities during this period. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Hispanic, or of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 98.81% | -0.02% |
| 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% |