Explore the Family Name Jonaitis
The meaning of Jonaitis
Lithuanian: patronymic from the personal name Jonas, Lithuanian form of Johannes (see John). Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Aldona, Antanas, Kazys, Vytautas.
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How common is the last name Jonaitis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jonaitis has experienced a slight drop in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Jonaitis was ranked as the 59,453rd most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had slipped to the 64,388th spot, marking a decline of 8.3%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 318 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, a reduction of 2.83%. As a result, for every 100,000 people in the country, only around 0.1 had the surname Jonaitis in 2010, down from 0.12 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #64,388 | -8.3% |
| Count | 318 | 309 | -2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jonaitis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jonaitis is overwhelmingly White, based on the results of the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.86% of those holding this surname identified as White, and while this figure dropped slightly to 95.79% in 2010, it still represents a significant majority. Interestingly, the census data shows that there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, 2.27% of the Jonaitis population identified as Hispanic, a demographic not previously represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.79% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |