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

Jandrew, 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 Jandrew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jandrew in America

Jandrew is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jandrew surname appeared 215 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 Jandrew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jandrew 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 Jandrew

The surname JANDREW is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a combination of the given names "Jan" and "Andrew," which were commonly used during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JANDREW surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England completed in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Janandrew," likely referring to an individual with a father named Jan and a son named Andrew.

Over the centuries, the JANDREW surname has been associated with various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Lancashire. The name may have derived from a specific place name, such as a town or village, where the family resided or had a significant presence.

Notable individuals with the JANDREW surname throughout history include Sir Thomas JANDREW (1564-1632), a prominent English merchant and member of the East India Company, who played a crucial role in establishing trade routes with India and the East Indies. Another notable figure was Elizabeth JANDREW (1675-1748), an influential Quaker preacher and author who advocated for women's rights and religious tolerance.

In the 18th century, John JANDREW (1720-1795) was a respected businessman and landowner in Yorkshire, known for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the local community. His son, William JANDREW (1753-1824), followed in his footsteps and became a successful merchant and politician, serving as a member of Parliament for several years.

During the Victorian era, the JANDREW surname gained further prominence with the accomplishments of Sir Edward JANDREW (1835-1912), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings and public spaces in London and other major cities across England.

Throughout its history, the JANDREW surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Jandreau, Jandrew, and Jandrew, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations of different areas in England. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the combination of the given names Jan and Andrew.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jandrew

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

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

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