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

Jackmon, 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 Jackmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jackmon in America

Jackmon is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jackmon surname appeared 117 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 Jackmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jackmon 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 Jackmon

The surname Jackmon originated in England during the late medieval period, derived from the given name Jack, a diminutive of John, combined with the suffix "-mon," an archaic form of "man." Its earliest recorded appearance dates back to the early 16th century, with variations in spelling such as Jachemon and Jakemon found in parish records and tax rolls from that era.

One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was William Jackmon, who was documented in the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642, a historical record of those who took an oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion during the English Civil War era. Another notable figure was Thomas Jackmon, a merchant from Bristol, England, who was mentioned in trade records from the late 17th century.

The Jackmon surname has its roots in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and the West Midlands. Some records suggest a possible connection to the village of Jackman's Green in Hertfordshire, though the exact relationship remains uncertain.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence with individuals like John Jackmon (1812-1887), a renowned landscape painter from Cornwall, whose works are still exhibited in galleries across Britain. Another notable figure was William Jackmon (1832-1901), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Birmingham, England.

Throughout history, the Jackmon surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from artisans and tradesmen to academics and professionals. Notable examples include Robert Jackmon (1865-1941), a respected professor of literature at Oxford University, and Elizabeth Jackmon (1879-1962), a pioneering female physician who played a crucial role in establishing healthcare facilities in rural communities.

While the Jackmon surname may not be as prevalent as some others, it has left an indelible mark on the historical tapestry of England and beyond, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields and leaving a lasting legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jackmon

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

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

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