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

Jackle, 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 Jackle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jackle in America

Jackle is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jackle surname appeared 203 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 Jackle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jackle 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 Jackle

The surname Jackle is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the German word "jackel," meaning "jacket" or "short coat." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who wore a distinctive jacket or coat.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jackle can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a 15th-century world history book published in 1493. This reference mentions a certain Hans Jackle, a merchant from the town of Augsburg. Unfortunately, no specific dates for this individual are provided.

In the 16th century, records show a Johann Jackle (1512-1584) who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Nuremberg. His innovative designs and contributions to the field of horology earned him widespread recognition during his lifetime.

The Jackle name also appears in several historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, often associated with various trades and professions. For instance, a Michael Jackle (1647-1712) was a respected blacksmith in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, while a Johann Jackle (1734-1801) was a prominent brewer in the city of Munich.

Notably, the surname Jackle has been linked to several place names throughout Germany. For example, the village of Jackleheim in Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from a prominent Jackle family that once resided there. Similarly, the town of Jacklenried in Baden-Württemberg may have ties to the surname's origins.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Jackle surname, one can mention Johann Georg Jackle (1766-1839), a German painter and engraver renowned for his detailed landscapes and portraits. Another notable figure was Friedrich Jackle (1801-1867), a German mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of calculus.

While the surname Jackle has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, the historical records and references mentioned here provide insights into the name's origins and its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jackle

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

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

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