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

Jacque, 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 Jacque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jacque in America

Jacque is the 35096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jacque surname appeared 642 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 Jacque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jacque 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 Jacque

The surname Jacque has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a variant of the French name Jacques, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."

The name Jacque first appeared in historical records in the 12th century, with the earliest known reference being in the Cartulaire de Redon, a medieval collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany. This document mentions a person named Jacque de Dinan, who lived in the late 12th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the name Jacque was particularly prevalent in northern France, especially in regions such as Normandy and Picardy. It was often associated with families of noble or gentry status, as evidenced by various medieval records and manuscripts.

One notable historical figure with the surname Jacque was Jean Jacque, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1588 to 1659. He was a prominent figure during the Enlightenment and is known for his influential works on education and political theory.

Another famous bearer of the name was Joseph Jacque, a French painter and engraver who lived from 1805 to 1879. He is renowned for his etchings and paintings depicting rural life in France, and his works are highly regarded in the art world.

In the 16th century, the surname Jacque was also found in various place names across France, such as Jacqueville, a commune in the Normandy region, and Jacquemarts, a village in the Hauts-de-France region.

Other notable individuals with the surname Jacque include Henri Jacque, a French Impressionist painter who lived from 1854 to 1905, and Émile Jacque, a French sculptor and medalist who lived from 1848 to 1912.

While the surname Jacque has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through French emigration and colonization. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the French culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jacque

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

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

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