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

Jajou, 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 Jajou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jajou in America

Jajou is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jajou surname appeared 211 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 Jajou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jajou 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 Jajou

The surname JAJOU has its origins in the southwestern region of France, specifically in the historical province of Gascony. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Gascon word "jajou," which translates to "chattering" or "prattling." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was known for being talkative or having a tendency to engage in idle chatter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JAJOU surname can be found in the Livre des Fiefs, a medieval roll from the region of Gascony compiled in the late 13th century. This document contains the names of noble landowners and their fiefs, providing valuable insight into the surnames prevalent during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jean JAJOU was mentioned in the municipal archives of the town of Bordeaux. Jean JAJOU was a prominent merchant and member of the local guild, indicating that the surname had already established itself within the urban centers of the region.

During the 16th century, the JAJOU surname began to spread beyond Gascony and into other parts of France. One notable example is Pierre JAJOU, a scholar and theologian who lived from 1525 to 1598. Pierre JAJOU was a professor at the University of Paris and authored several works on religious topics.

In the 17th century, the JAJOU surname found its way to the New World, as some members of the family immigrated to the French colonies in North America. One such individual was Jacques JAJOU, who was born in 1642 and settled in the area that is now known as Quebec, Canada. Jacques JAJOU became a prominent figure in the fur trade and helped establish trade routes with indigenous communities.

Another notable figure with the JAJOU surname was Marie-Antoinette JAJOU, who lived from 1745 to 1821. Marie-Antoinette was a renowned artist and painter during the French Revolution and was known for her portraits of aristocratic families and members of the French court.

Over the centuries, the JAJOU surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Jajoux, Jajoud, and Jajout, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where it was found. Despite these variations, the name's roots can be traced back to its Gascon origins and the descriptive meaning of "chattering" or "prattling."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jajou

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

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

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