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

Jadoo, 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 Jadoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jadoo in America

Jadoo is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jadoo surname appeared 145 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 Jadoo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jadoo 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 Jadoo

The surname "JADOO" is believed to have its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically the regions of Punjab and Rajasthan. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jadu," which means "magic" or "sorcery."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in the Mughal court records of Emperor Akbar's reign. It is believed that the name was initially associated with individuals who practiced mysticism, occult arts, or were regarded as possessing supernatural powers.

During the medieval period, the name "JADOO" was often found in various manuscripts and historical texts from the Indian subcontinent. Some notable mentions include the Ain-i-Akbari, a detailed document commissioned by Emperor Akbar, which recorded the names and professions of various individuals in his empire.

In the 18th century, a renowned poet and scholar named Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, who was born in Agra in 1797, is said to have used the pen name "JADOO" for some of his literary works. His writings often explored the themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

Another notable figure with the surname "JADOO" was Shams-ud-din JADOO, a Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in the 13th century. He is known for his teachings on spiritual enlightenment and his contributions to the propagation of Islamic mysticism in the Indian subcontinent.

During the British colonial era, the surname "JADOO" was also found among various administrative records and census documents. One such individual was Hari Singh JADOO, a respected landowner and community leader in the Punjab region in the late 19th century.

In more recent times, the name "JADOO" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, and professionals. However, as per the instructions, this report focuses primarily on the historical and etymological origins of the surname rather than modern census data.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jadoo

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

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

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