Find out how popular the last name Jajko is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Jajko.

Jajko, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Jajko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jajko in America

Jajko is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jajko surname appeared 156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Jajko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jajko to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jajko

The surname "JAJKO" has its origins in Poland, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "jajko," which means "egg." The name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who was associated with eggs or the egg trade.

The earliest recorded mention of the surname "JAJKO" can be found in the parish records of the town of Kraków, dating back to the late 1500s. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name was prevalent in the regions of Lesser Poland and Masovia.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Jan Jajko, a Polish nobleman who lived in the town of Lublin in the late 16th century. He was a landowner and a prominent figure in the local community.

In the 19th century, the name "JAJKO" was associated with the town of Gorlice, located in the southern part of Poland. During this time, several families with this surname lived in the area and were involved in various trades and professions.

Józef Jajko (1828-1901) was a Polish writer and journalist who wrote extensively about the struggles of the Polish people under foreign occupation. He was a vocal advocate for Polish independence and played an important role in the country's cultural and political life.

Stanisław Jajko (1877-1945) was a Polish politician and member of the Polish Socialist Party. He served as a member of the Sejm (the Polish parliament) in the early 20th century and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

Franciszek Jajko (1892-1968) was a Polish military officer who fought in World War I and World War II. He was awarded several military honors for his bravery and service to the Polish armed forces.

Maria Jajko (1914-1998) was a Polish teacher and educator who dedicated her life to improving the quality of education in rural areas. She was widely respected for her commitment to her students and her innovative teaching methods.

Andrzej Jajko (1925-2010) was a Polish artist and sculptor known for his abstract works in metal and stone. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and galleries across Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jajko

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Jajko.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Jajko was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jajko has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Jajko was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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