Explore the Family Name Jukes
The meaning of Jukes
English (West Midlands): variant of Jewkes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jukes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Jukes' experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. It moved up in rank from 40,083rd to 37,691st, representing a 5.97% change. The count of individuals bearing the 'Jukes' surname also rose during this period, going from 515 in 2000 to 590 in 2010, which accounted for a 14.56% increase. The proportion of people named 'Jukes' per 100,000 also slightly increased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #37,691 | 5.97% |
| Count | 515 | 590 | 14.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jukes
The ethnic identity associated with the 'Jukes' surname has seen some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname were White, making up 83.69% of the total. However, by 2010, this proportion decreased to 78.98%. Meanwhile, the counts of Black and Hispanic individuals with this surname increased by 20.28% and 41.27%, respectively. Interestingly, there was also a new addition to the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000. The categories for American Indian/Alaskan Native and Two or more races remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.69% | 78.98% | -5.63% |
| Black | 12.82% | 15.42% | 20.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.56% | 41.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |