Explore the Family Name Jockisch
The meaning of Jockisch
1. German: from an East Central German, Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Jakob. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Jokiš or Polish Jokisz: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Jakub (see Jacob).
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How common is the last name Jockisch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jockisch's popularity has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jockisch ranked 72,022 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 77,012, marking a change of -6.93. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly fell from 252 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, indicating a -1.19 percent change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -11.11, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #77,012 | -6.93% |
| Count | 252 | 249 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jockisch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jockisch is predominantly White, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.21 percent of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure slightly reduced to 98.39 percent in 2010. No significant changes were observed for other ethnicities during this period. The surname did not register among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races. Similarly, there was no record of Jockisch being linked to Hispanic ethnicity in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.21% | 98.39% | -0.83% |
| 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% |