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

Jaracz, 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 Jaracz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaracz in America

Jaracz is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaracz surname appeared 272 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 Jaracz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaracz 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 Jaracz

The surname JARACZ is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "jar," which means a deep ravine or gully, often referring to a specific geographical feature in the areas where the name first emerged.

The earliest recorded instances of the JARACZ surname can be found in the regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during that era. The name likely originated among families residing near such ravines or gullies, possibly indicating their proximity to these natural landmarks or even occupations related to them.

In the late 16th century, the name appears in the records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan JARACZ is mentioned as a landowner and prominent citizen. This early reference suggests that the JARACZ family had already established itself in the region by that time.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Franciszek JARACZ (1779-1847), a Polish painter and illustrator renowned for his landscapes and historical scenes. His works are displayed in several prestigious museums, including the National Museum in Warsaw.

Another significant individual was Stanisław JARACZ (1872-1939), a Polish actor and director who co-founded the renowned Stary Teatr (Old Theatre) in Krakow. He played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of the city during the early 20th century.

In the 19th century, the JARACZ name gained prominence in the city of Poznań, where a family of industrialists and entrepreneurs rose to prominence. Among them was Józef JARACZ (1824-1898), a successful businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the city's development.

The JARACZ surname can also be traced to the noble Szlachta class of Poland, with records indicating that some branches of the family held landed estates and titles in various regions of the country.

Throughout history, the JARACZ name has been associated with individuals from diverse walks of life, including artists, academics, military figures, and professionals, reflecting the rich heritage and contributions of this Polish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaracz

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

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 Jaracz 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 Jaracz 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 Jaracz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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