2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jirele
A toponymic surname derived from a place name in central Europe.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Jirele. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jirele surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Jirele in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jirele, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jirele
The surname JIRELE has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Jiřetín, located in the northern region of the country. This town's name derives from the Czech word 'jír,' which means 'sycamore,' indicating a connection to the local landscape or perhaps a prominent sycamore tree in the area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the JIRELE surname can be found in the village records of Jiřetín, where a family by the name of JIRELE is mentioned in an entry dated 1587. It is likely that this family had close ties to the town and adopted the name as a way to identify their place of origin.
The JIRELE surname has also been linked to various historical figures throughout the centuries. In the late 17th century, a scholar and writer named Jan JIRELE (1648-1715) gained recognition for his work on Czech language and literature. He was born in the town of Hradec Králové and is considered one of the earliest proponents of the Czech national revival movement.
Another notable bearer of the JIRELE surname was Jakub JIRELE (1785-1857), a prominent Czech architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several significant buildings in Prague, including the Church of St. Ludmila and the Vinohrady Theatre. His architectural contributions have left a lasting impact on the city's skyline.
In the field of art, the name JIRELE is associated with the painter Josef JIRELE (1820-1888), who was known for his landscape and genre paintings. His works often depicted scenes from rural Czech life and were celebrated for their attention to detail and vibrant colors.
Moving into the 20th century, the JIRELE surname gained further recognition through the accomplishments of the Czech writer and journalist Karel JIRELE (1891-1972). He was a prolific author, penning numerous novels, short stories, and articles that explored themes of Czech identity and culture.
While the JIRELE surname may not be among the most common in the Czech Republic, its legacy can be traced through the contributions of these and other individuals who have carried the name throughout history, leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jirele
Among Census respondents with the surname Jirele, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Jirele bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jirele surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jirele
Jirele appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,430 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 8,430 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jirele surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #145,757 | -6.1% |
| Count | 122 | 115 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jirele bearers went from 122 to 115 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 8,430 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #145,757.
FAQ
Jirele surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jirele?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Jirele. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Jirele?
Jirele ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Jirele. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jirele.
Has Jirele become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jirele went from 122 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Jirele?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jirele, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jirele in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jirele appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Hispanic (0.9%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jirele (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jirele mean?
A toponymic surname derived from a place name in central Europe. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jirele (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Jirele?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Jirele on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.