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

Jaeb, 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 Jaeb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaeb in America

Jaeb is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaeb surname appeared 174 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 Jaeb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaeb 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 Jaeb

The surname JAEB is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the area that is now modern-day Germany or Austria. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, approximately between the 11th and 15th centuries.

One theory suggests that JAEB is derived from the Old German word "jagen," which means "to hunt" or "to chase," possibly indicating that the earliest bearers of this name were hunters or foresters by occupation. Another proposed origin is that JAEB is a variation of the name "Jacob" or "Jakob," a common Germanic name with Biblical roots.

In the 14th century, records show a man named Hans JAEB residing in the town of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center of trade and culture during that time. This could be one of the earliest documented instances of the JAEB surname. Additionally, some historical documents from the 16th century mention a family by the name of JAEB living in the region of Saxony, indicating the spread of this surname across different parts of Germany.

One notable figure bearing the JAEB surname was Johann JAEB (1564-1628), a German theologian and author who wrote several treatises on religious topics during the Protestant Reformation era. Another individual of note was Christoph JAEB (1619-1687), a German composer and organist who served in the court of the Duke of Württemberg.

In the 18th century, a man named Friedrich JAEB (1735-1805) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and horologist in the city of Dresden. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobles and affluent individuals across Europe.

A more modern example is Karl JAEB (1886-1964), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities during the early 20th century, including the famous Charlottenburg Palace.

Lastly, the surname JAEB was also found in some historical records from the regions of Switzerland and Austria, suggesting a potential migration or connection between the German-speaking populations in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaeb

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Jaeb, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!