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

Jaeckle, 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 Jaeckle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaeckle in America

Jaeckle is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaeckle surname appeared 201 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 Jaeckle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaeckle 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 Jaeckle

The surname Jaeckle has its origins in Germany, with records indicating its presence dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Low German word "jacke," which referred to a type of coat or jacket worn by farmers and laborers in northern Germany. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who made or sold these jackets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaeckle can be found in the town records of Lübeck, a historic city in northern Germany, where a certain Hans Jaeckle is mentioned in 1538. Another early reference is found in the parish records of Dithmarschen, a region in Schleswig-Holstein, where a Claus Jaeckle was listed in 1612.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, variations of the name such as Jäckel, Jäckle, and Jäcklin appeared in various parts of Germany, particularly in the southern regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This suggests that the name may have spread from its northern origins to other areas over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Jaeckle include Johann Jaeckle (1699-1784), a prominent clockmaker from the town of Schramberg in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg. His intricate clocks were highly sought after and can still be found in museums and private collections today.

Another notable figure was Theodor Jaeckle (1828-1905), a German-born painter who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century. He is known for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the American West, many of which are housed in museums and galleries across the country.

In the 20th century, Hans Jaeckle (1901-1992) was a renowned German architect who played a significant role in the rebuilding efforts of Munich after World War II. His designs, which blended modern and traditional elements, can be seen in many notable buildings and structures throughout the city.

While the surname Jaeckle is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in northern Germany. From craftsmen and artists to architects, individuals with this name have left their mark across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaeckle

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

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

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