2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jaekle
A German surname derived from a diminutive form of the personal name Jakob.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Jaekle. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jaekle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Jaekle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jaekle, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Black (8.2%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jaekle
The surname Jaekle is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Jäckle," which itself stems from the personal name "Jakob" or "Jacob."
Some scholars suggest that the name Jaekle may have been a diminutive form or a nickname given to individuals associated with the name Jakob. In medieval times, it was common practice to use diminutive forms of personal names as surnames, often adding suffixes like "-le" or "-lin" to denote familiarity or endearment.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Jaekle surname can be found in the Deutsches Familiennamen-Lexikon (German Family Names Lexicon), which cites references to individuals bearing the name in the 14th and 15th centuries. Some notable examples include Johannes Jeckle, who was mentioned in a document from the city of Nürnberg in 1384, and Hans Jäckle, a resident of the village of Oppenau in the Black Forest region, recorded in 1452.
Throughout the centuries, the Jaekle name has been associated with various locations and place names across Germany. For instance, the town of Jäcklewitz in Saxony-Anhalt is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the Jaekle surname who settled in the area. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Jäckle, Jeckle, and Jaeckle, were common due to regional dialects and scribal practices.
Among the notable individuals who have borne the Jaekle surname throughout history are:
1. Friedrich Jaekle (1771-1847), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and architectural works.
2. Heinrich Jaekle (1866-1946), a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).
3. Johann Jaekle (1842-1905), a German-American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Jaekle Brewing Company in Detroit, Michigan.
4. Katharina Jaekle (1804-1881), a German writer and poet from Württemberg, known for her collection of folk tales and legends.
5. Wilhelm Jaekle (1888-1953), a German sculptor and ceramist who worked in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles.
It is important to note that the information provided here is based on historical records and sources available at the time of writing. As with many surnames, the origins and variations of the Jaekle name may be subject to ongoing research and interpretation by genealogists and scholars.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaekle
Among Census respondents with the surname Jaekle, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Black (8.2%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Jaekle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jaekle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.5% · 94
- Black or African American8.2% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jaekle
Jaekle appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+6 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,598 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.8%) | Up 6,598 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jaekle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #149,446 | 4.2% |
| Count | 104 | 110 | 5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jaekle bearers went from 104 to 110 (+5.8% change). The surname moved up 6,598 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #149,446.
FAQ
Jaekle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jaekle?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Jaekle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Jaekle?
Jaekle ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Jaekle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jaekle.
Has Jaekle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jaekle went from 104 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 6 (+5.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Jaekle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jaekle, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Black (8.2%) and Hispanic (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jaekle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.5% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jaekle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.5%), Black (8.2%), Hispanic (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jaekle (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jaekle mean?
A German surname derived from a diminutive form of the personal name Jakob. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jaekle (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Jaekle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.