Explore the Family Name Jongsma
How common is the last name Jongsma in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jongsma has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,999 out of all surnames in the United States, but dropped to 59,742 by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 1.26%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 321 to 338 during the same period, an increase of about 5.3%, despite its proportion per 100,000 people declining by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #59,742 | -1.26% |
| Count | 321 | 338 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jongsma
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Jongsma surname, most individuals identify as white, accounting for 93.77% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.20% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 2.18% in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010, a change of nearly 90%. A small portion identified as two or more races in 2000, but this category decreased to zero by 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an introduction with 1.48% in 2010 from none reported in 2000. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 93.2% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 4.14% | 89.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |