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

Jackola, 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 Jackola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jackola in America

Jackola is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jackola surname appeared 214 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 Jackola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jackola 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 Jackola

The surname JACKOLA is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, during the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "giacca," which means "jacket" or "coat," and may have been initially used as a descriptive name for someone who made or wore distinctive outerwear.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of this surname can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a certain Giacomo Jackola was listed as a merchant in the year 1487. This suggests that the name had already been established and in use by that time.

As the Jackola family spread throughout Italy and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including Jaccola, Jacola, and even Giacola. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors in transcribing the name.

In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent Jackola family residing in the town of Bergamo, situated in the foothills of the Alps. One notable member of this family was Pietro Jackola (1523-1589), a respected architect and engineer who designed several churches and public buildings in the region.

During the 17th century, the name appeared in historical documents from various parts of Europe, suggesting that members of the Jackola family had begun to migrate and establish themselves in other countries. For example, in 1647, a Marcantonio Jackola was recorded as a merchant in the city of Lyon, France.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Giovanni Battista Jackola (1680-1745), an Italian painter and engraver from the city of Venice. His works, primarily religious paintings and etchings, can be found in several churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, the name Jackola gained some prominence in the United States, with several individuals leaving their mark in various fields. One such person was James Jackola (1825-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Philadelphia, who founded the Jackola Charitable Trust, which still operates today.

Another noteworthy American with this surname was Elizabeth Jackola (1867-1943), an educator and author who wrote several influential books on teaching methods and child psychology.

While the surname JACKOLA may not be as common today as it once was, its history spans several centuries and can be traced back to its Italian roots, with various branches of the family making significant contributions in fields ranging from architecture and art to business and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jackola

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

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

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