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

Jalowy, 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 Jalowy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jalowy in America

Jalowy is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jalowy surname appeared 103 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 Jalowy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jalowy 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 Jalowy

The surname Jalowy has its origins in Poland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "jalowy," which means "barren" or "infertile." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone living on or working on infertile or poor-quality land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jalowy name can be found in the historical records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan Jalowy was mentioned in a document dated 1578. This document detailed a land dispute between Jan Jalowy and a neighboring landowner.

The Jalowy surname also appears in the parish records of the village of Opatowiec, located in the Swietokrzyskie region of southern Poland. These records, which date back to the early 17th century, mention several members of the Jalowy family, including Tomasz Jalowy (born 1612) and his son, Marcin Jalowy (born 1642).

As the Jalowy family grew in numbers and spread across various regions of Poland, the spelling of the name underwent some variations, such as Jaławy, Jałowy, and Jałówka. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the phonetic adaptations made by scribes and record keepers.

One notable figure bearing the Jalowy surname was Andrzej Jalowy, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. Andrzej Jalowy was known for his bravery and leadership during the Polish-Swedish War, serving under King Sigismund III Vasa.

Another historical figure with the Jalowy name was Jan Jalowy, a Polish priest and author who lived in the 18th century. Jan Jalowy authored several religious texts and sermons, some of which are still preserved in the archives of various churches and libraries in Poland.

The Jalowy surname also has connections to certain place names in Poland. For instance, the village of Jałówka, located in the Lublin region, is believed to have derived its name from the Jalowy surname, possibly indicating that a family bearing this name may have been among the earliest settlers or landowners in the area.

Throughout history, the Jalowy surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, clergymen, and military personnel. While not a particularly widespread name, it has left its mark on the historical records of Poland and continues to be a part of the country's rich cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jalowy

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

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

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