Jackman
An occupational surname referring to someone who operated a jack or similar lifting device.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 8,980 Americans carry the last name Jackman. That puts it at #4,587 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.62 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 38,169 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jackman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
9.0K
1 in 38,169
Census rank
#4,587
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
7.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 7,738 bearers of the surname Jackman in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.62 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4587th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jackman, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Black (13.6%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jackman
The surname Jackman is of English origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is an occupational name derived from the Old English words "lac" meaning a game or sport, and "man" meaning a person. Thus, the name initially referred to a person who served as a gamekeeper or managed sporting events.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jackman can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a John le Iacman. The Jackman surname also appears in various tax records and court rolls from the 14th and 15th centuries across different counties in England.
In the 16th century, the name was sometimes spelled as Jakeman or Jeckman, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. The Jackman surname is also closely associated with the village of Jackman's Place in Kent, which was recorded as Jacmanes in the Domesday Book of 1086.
Notable individuals with the surname Jackman include Sir Henry Jackman (1597-1668), an English judge and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1663. Another prominent figure was William Jackman (1707-1789), a British architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London.
In the 19th century, Henry Jackman (1807-1876) was a renowned English musician and composer who wrote several popular songs and operettas. Francis Jackman (1848-1916) was a British naval officer and explorer who participated in several Arctic expeditions.
One of the most famous individuals with the Jackman surname is the Australian actor Hugh Jackman (born 1968), best known for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men film series. He has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe and a Tony Award.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jackman
Among Census respondents with the surname Jackman, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Black (13.6%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Jackman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Jackman surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.0%
- Black or African American13.6%
- Hispanic or Latino3.5%
- Two or more races2.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Jackman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,587 | #4,587 | 0.0% |
| Count | 7,738 | 7,738 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 2.62 | 2.62 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Jackman bearers went from 7,738 to 7,738 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #4,587 to #4,587.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Jackman
FAQ
Jackman surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Jackman?
The surname Jackman holds position #4,587 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 8,980 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 2.62 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Jackman surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jackman, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Black (13.6%) and Hispanic (3.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.