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

Jagneaux, 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 Jagneaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jagneaux in America

Jagneaux is the 49723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jagneaux surname appeared 422 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 Jagneaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jagneaux 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 Jagneaux

The surname JAGNEAUX is of French origin, hailing from the northwestern region of Normandy. It traces its roots back to the early 11th century, derived from the Old French word "jagneau," which translates to "lamb." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname, perhaps referring to someone with a gentle or lamb-like demeanor, or potentially indicating an occupation related to shepherding or the wool trade.

The earliest known record of the JAGNEAUX surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a certain "Rogerus Jagneau" as a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire, England, suggesting that the name had already established itself in the region by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Jagneau," "Jagniau," and "Jagnel," reflecting the dialectal variations and linguistic evolution of the time. One notable bearer of the name was Jean Jagneau, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Rouen, Normandy, during the late 1200s.

As the centuries passed, the JAGNEAUX name spread across France and beyond. In the 16th century, a record from the city of Lyon mentions a certain Pierre Jagneaux, a skilled weaver and member of the local guild. Another notable figure was Jacques Jagneaux, a renowned architect born in 1625 in the town of Dijon, whose works included the design of several notable churches and public buildings in the region.

The 18th century saw the rise of a distinguished military family bearing the JAGNEAUX name. Jean-Baptiste Jagneaux, born in 1712 in Normandy, served as a captain in the French army during the Seven Years' War, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the surname continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Émile Jagneaux, a celebrated poet and writer born in 1840 in Paris. His works, which explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition, earned him widespread acclaim and a place in the literary canon of his time.

Throughout its history, the JAGNEAUX surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of France, as well as in other parts of the world where French settlers and immigrants have established roots. Its origins as a descriptive nickname and its connection to the symbolism of the lamb have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jagneaux

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

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

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