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

Jae, 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 Jae surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jae in America

Jae is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jae surname appeared 253 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 Jae.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jae 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 Jae

The surname JAE originates from Scotland, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. This name is believed to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "iath," meaning "territory" or "land." It may have been given to individuals who lived in a particular area or were associated with a specific territory.

In the late 16th century, the name appeared in various historical records, such as the Scottish Household Rolls, where a certain John Jae was mentioned as a servant to the Earl of Argyll in 1596. Another notable early reference is found in the Registers of the Privy Council of Scotland, which recorded a complaint against a Robert Jae in 1625 for his involvement in a land dispute.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was William Jae, born in 1587 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was a prominent local landowner and is mentioned in several documents related to property transactions in the early 17th century.

In the 17th century, the name Jae was also found in various place names, such as Jae's Croft, a small hamlet in Angus, Scotland, which likely took its name from a local family or landowner with the surname Jae.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Jae. One such person was Alexander Jae (1678-1744), a Scottish philosopher and educator who served as the rector of the University of Aberdeen. Another was Robert Jae (1712-1788), a respected Scottish physician and author of several medical treatises.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of James Jae (1832-1912), a renowned Scottish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and railway technologies. His son, William Jae (1860-1927), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent architect, designing several notable buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Another notable figure was Margaret Jae (1895-1978), a Scottish suffragette and activist who played a crucial role in the women's rights movement in the early 20th century. She was arrested and imprisoned multiple times for her participation in protests and demonstrations demanding equal rights for women.

It is worth noting that while the surname Jae is primarily associated with Scotland, it has also been found in other parts of the United Kingdom and even in some European countries, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jae

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

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

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