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

Jiskra, 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 Jiskra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jiskra in America

Jiskra is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jiskra surname appeared 252 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 Jiskra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jiskra 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 Jiskra

The surname JISKRA originated in the Czech Republic during the 15th century. It is derived from the Czech word "jiskra," meaning "spark" or "glimmer." The name likely referred to a person who had a fiery personality or a bright and lively demeanor.

The earliest recorded instance of the JISKRA surname can be found in historical documents from the Hussite Wars, a series of religious conflicts in the 15th century Bohemia. One of the prominent figures during this period was Jan Jiskra z Brandýsa (c. 1400-1469), a Hussite military leader and nobleman who played a significant role in the wars.

In the 16th century, the JISKRA name appeared in various records across Bohemia and Moravia, indicating that the surname had spread throughout the region. One notable individual from this time was Matěj Jiskra (c. 1530-1592), a Protestant pastor and author who wrote several religious treatises and works on theology.

During the 17th century, the JISKRA surname was found in various parts of the Czech lands, including in the towns of Brandýs nad Labem and Uherský Brod. One prominent figure from this era was Jiří Jiskra (1623-1683), a Czech nobleman and landowner who held significant estates in Moravia.

In the 18th century, the JISKRA name continued to be present in various regions of the Czech Republic. One notable individual was Jan Jiskra (1745-1810), a Czech writer and educator who authored several books on grammar and language instruction.

The 19th century saw the JISKRA surname spread further across Europe, with records indicating individuals bearing this name in Austria, Germany, and other neighboring countries. One prominent figure from this time was Karel Jiskra (1834-1909), a Czech politician and journalist who played an active role in the Czech National Revival movement.

Throughout its history, the JISKRA surname has been associated with various spellings and variations, such as Jiskřa, Jiskra, and Jiskřík, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it was found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jiskra

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

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

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