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

Jacinthe, 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 Jacinthe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jacinthe in America

Jacinthe is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jacinthe surname appeared 135 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 Jacinthe.

The history of the last name Jacinthe

The surname Jacinthe originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French word jacinthe, which means "hyacinth" in English. The hyacinth flower was a symbol of constancy and was associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Jacinthe can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, such as Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France. The name was likely adopted by families who lived near or were associated with the cultivation of hyacinth flowers or resided in areas where the flower grew abundantly.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Jacques Jacinthe, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was mentioned in several historical records from the time, including a charter dated 1256 that documented his ownership of land in the region of Picardy.

During the 14th century, the name Jacinthe appeared in the Armorial Général, a collection of heraldic records compiled under the orders of King Louis XIV. This suggests that by this time, the surname had become well-established among the French nobility.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the Jacinthe surname. One such figure was Pierre Jacinthe, a French philosopher and theologian who lived from 1592 to 1670. He was a prominent figure in the Jansenist movement and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the name was Jean-Baptiste Jacinthe, a French painter who lived from 1650 to 1715. He was particularly known for his religious paintings, several of which can be found in churches and museums throughout France.

In the 19th century, the Jacinthe surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Marie-Céline Jacinthe, a French novelist and poet who lived from 1819 to 1896. Her works explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.

Over the centuries, the Jacinthe surname has also evolved in its spellings and variations. Some alternative forms include Jacinte, Jacynthe, and Jacinthes, reflecting regional linguistic differences and phonetic adaptations.

While the surname Jacinthe is most commonly associated with France, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and beyond, likely due to migration and intermarriage among families over time. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to the French regions where the hyacinth flower held significant cultural and symbolic importance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jacinthe

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

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 Jacinthe 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.

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

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