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

Jacquemin, 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 Jacquemin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jacquemin in America

Jacquemin is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jacquemin surname appeared 256 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 Jacquemin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jacquemin 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 Jacquemin

The surname JACQUEMIN is of French origin, deriving from the medieval masculine given name Jacques, itself originating from the Late Latin name Jacobus, meaning "supplanter". The suffix "-min" is a common diminutive in French names, indicating a diminutive or affectionate form of Jacques.

This surname likely emerged in the regions of northern France during the Middle Ages, when surnames began to solidify and become hereditary. It may have roots in areas like Normandy, Picardy, or Île-de-France, where the name Jacques was particularly common.

Historical records referencing the name JACQUEMIN can be traced back to the 13th century. For instance, a Jacquemin de Vitry is mentioned in a 1251 charter from the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris. Another early reference is found in the 1292 census rolls of the County of Champagne, which lists a Jacquemin le Bourguignon, likely indicating his origin from Burgundy.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name is Jean Jacquemin, a 14th-century chronicler from the town of Hesdin in northern France. His work, known as the "Chronique de Jean Jacquemin," provides a valuable account of events during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

In the 15th century, a notable figure was Pierart Jacquemin, a wealthy merchant from Lille who played a significant role in the city's textile trade. Records indicate he was active in the 1470s and held influential positions within the city's guild system.

During the 16th century, the name appears in connection with the French Renaissance. Jean Jacquemin (c. 1510-1584) was a prominent sculptor and wood carver from Troyes, known for his intricate works adorning churches and cathedrals in the Champagne region.

Another individual of note was Claude Jacquemin (1572-1638), a French missionary and explorer who accompanied Samuel de Champlain on his voyages to North America. Jacquemin spent several years living among indigenous tribes and played a role in establishing early French settlements in what is now Quebec.

As the surname spread across France and into neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Jacquemin, Jacquemin, Jaquemain, and Jacmain. These different forms often reflected local dialects and pronunciations, but all shared the same root origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jacquemin

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

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

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