Explore the Family Name Jurasek
The meaning of Jurasek
Czech (Moravian; Jurásek and Jurášek) and Slovak (Jurášek and Jurašek): from a pet form of the personal names Juras and Juráš.
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How common is the last name Jurasek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jurasek has seen a marginal increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,186th most common surname in the United States, with approximately 290 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the surname had risen to the 63,524th rank and was carried by an estimated 314 people, marking an increase of about 8.28%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #63,524 | 1.03% |
| Count | 290 | 314 | 8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jurasek
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Jurasek surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, nearly all (99.66%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 97.13%, yet still represented the vast majority. There were no recorded instances of the Jurasek surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.66% | 97.13% | -2.54% |
| 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% |