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

Jalovec, 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 Jalovec surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jalovec in America

Jalovec is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jalovec surname appeared 165 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 Jalovec.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jalovec 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 Jalovec

The surname Jalovec originates from the Czech Republic, tracing its roots back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "jalovec," which translates to "juniper" or "juniper bush." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with juniper plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jalovec surname can be found in the Bohemian Land Tables, a historic record of land ownership and transactions dating back to the 15th century. These documents mention a certain Jakub Jalovec, who was a landowner in the village of Hostivice near Prague in the late 1500s.

During the 17th century, the name Jalovec appeared in various parish records and tax registers across Bohemia and Moravia. Notable bearers of the name during this period include Tomáš Jalovec (1603-1678), a respected herbalist and apothecary in the town of Kutná Hora, and Jan Jalovec (1621-1699), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Brno.

In the 18th century, the Jalovec surname spread beyond the borders of the Czech lands as a result of migration and trade. Historical records indicate that a certain Václav Jalovec (1712-1782) settled in the town of Bzenec, now part of modern-day Slovakia, where he established a successful brewery.

As the 19th century dawned, the Jalovec name gained recognition in the field of academia and culture. One notable figure was Antonín Jalovec (1819-1888), a renowned Czech linguist and professor at Charles University in Prague. Another prominent bearer of the name was Karel Jalovec (1857-1923), a celebrated composer and conductor who contributed significantly to the development of Czech opera and symphonic music.

Throughout the centuries, the Jalovec surname has been associated with various professions and disciplines, from agriculture and commerce to education and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to the Czech lands, the name has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have left their mark on the diverse tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jalovec

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

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

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