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

Jander, 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 Jander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jander in America

Jander is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jander surname appeared 193 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 Jander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jander 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 Jander

The surname Jander is believed to have originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic word "iantar," which means "amber." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the amber trade or resided in areas where amber was found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jander surname can be found in the parish records of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Jander" or "Jander." Variations such as "Jander" and "Jander" were also common in different regions of Germany.

In the 17th century, the Jander name appeared in several historical records, including land deeds and tax rolls, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg. This suggests that the family had established roots and may have held landholdings during this time.

Notable individuals with the Jander surname include Hans Jander (1545-1604), a prominent merchant in the city of Leipzig, whose family was involved in the lucrative amber trade. Another notable figure was Johann Jander (1670-1732), a respected theologian and author of several religious texts in the Lutheran tradition.

In the 19th century, the Jander name gained further recognition with the birth of Carl Jander (1833-1915), a renowned German chemist and professor at the University of Berlin. His contributions to the field of inorganic chemistry were groundbreaking, and he is remembered for his work on the synthesis of various compounds.

Another significant figure was Emma Jander (1875-1942), a pioneering German educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls and played a crucial role in promoting education and empowerment for women during a time when opportunities were limited.

Karl Jander (1880-1969) was a German-American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology. He held several patents for aircraft designs and worked closely with notable aviators like the Wright Brothers.

While the Jander surname may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and various historical events. However, its roots can be traced back to the Germanic regions, where it carried associations with the amber trade and held a significant presence in historical records and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jander

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

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

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