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

Jadwin, 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 Jadwin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jadwin in America

Jadwin is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jadwin surname appeared 385 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 Jadwin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jadwin 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 Jadwin

The surname Jadwin has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "gead" meaning "hole" or "pit" and "win" meaning "meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a hole or pit in a meadow or pasture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a John Gadewyne is mentioned. This spelling variation indicates the fluid nature of surnames during that era, before they became standardized.

In the 14th century, records show the name appearing as Jadwyn in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379. This suggests that the family may have had ties to the Yorkshire region during that time.

By the 15th century, the name had evolved closer to its modern spelling. In the Feet of Fines for Staffordshire in 1480, a Thomas Jadwyn is recorded. This document provides valuable insight into the legal proceedings and property transactions of the time.

The Jadwin surname has also been associated with various place names throughout its history. For instance, the village of Jadwin in Gloucestershire was once known as Jadwynesmede, which translates to "Jadwin's meadow" in Old English.

Among notable individuals bearing the Jadwin surname, John Jadwin (1615-1692) was a prominent English merchant and landowner who immigrated to the American colonies, settling in what is now New Jersey. His descendants played a significant role in the early development of that region.

Another noteworthy figure was Joseph Jadwin (1807-1879), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1851 to 1855.

In the arts, Edgar Jadwin (1865-1931) was an influential American painter and printmaker known for his landscapes and scenes depicting life in rural America.

More recently, Mary Jadwin (1906-1997) was a renowned American botanist and educator who made significant contributions to the study of plant ecology and conservation efforts in the southwestern United States.

Finally, David Jadwin (1942-2018) was a respected American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the investment firm D. E. Shaw & Co. and supported various educational and cultural institutions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jadwin

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

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

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