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

Jacko, 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 Jacko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jacko in America

Jacko is the 31001st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jacko surname appeared 749 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 Jacko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jacko 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 Jacko

The surname Jacko has its roots in the northern regions of England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Jack," a diminutive of "John," combined with the suffix "-o," indicating a patronymic or a reference to a son or descendant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Yorkshire Feet of Fines, a collection of legal documents from the 13th century, where a certain "Thomas Jacko" is mentioned. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 list a "William Jacko."

The name Jacko may have also been derived from the Old Norse name "Jakun," which was later anglicized. This suggests a potential connection to the Viking settlements in northern England during the 9th and 10th centuries.

Interestingly, the surname Jacko appears to have been particularly prevalent in the county of Lancashire, where it was associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Richard Jacko, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Preston during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, a family bearing the name Jacko resided in the village of Clitheroe, Lancashire. John Jacko (1620-1692), a respected farmer and local magistrate, played a significant role in the community affairs of the region.

Another notable figure was Robert Jacko (1745-1821), a skilled clockmaker from Bolton, Lancashire, whose timepieces were highly sought after and can still be found in museums and private collections.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Jacko gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of William Jacko (1825-1899), a celebrated poet and novelist from Yorkshire. His works, known for their vivid descriptions of rural life, were widely acclaimed during the Victorian era.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contribution of Elizabeth Jacko (1867-1944), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who hailed from a Jacko family in Lancashire. Her efforts in establishing educational opportunities for underprivileged girls had a lasting impact on the region.

While the surname Jacko may have evolved and spread to different parts of the world over time, its roots can be traced back to the northern counties of England, where it carried a rich history spanning centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jacko

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

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

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