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

Jandura, 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 Jandura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jandura in America

Jandura is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jandura surname appeared 287 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 Jandura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jandura 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 Jandura

The surname Jandura originated in the Czech Republic, specifically in the region of Moravia. Its roots can be traced back to the 14th century. The name is likely derived from the Czech word "jandr," which means "jackdaw" or a small crow-like bird. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone with a dark complexion or dark hair, resembling the bird.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jandura appears in a medieval document from the town of Brno, dated 1376. This document mentions a certain "Jakub Jandura," who was likely a tradesman or a merchant living in the area. The name's spelling varied slightly over the centuries, with variations such as "Janduřa" and "Jandůra" being found in historical records.

In the 16th century, the Jandura surname appears to have spread to other regions of the Czech lands, including Bohemia. A notable figure from this era was Jan Jandura (1515-1587), a prominent Catholic priest and theologian who served as a canon in the city of Prague. His writings on religious matters were widely read and influential during the Reformation period.

The 17th century saw the emergence of the Jandura family as landowners and minor nobility in the region of Moravia. One notable member was Karel Jandura (1634-1698), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts who commissioned several works of architecture and sculpture in the town of Kroměříž.

In the 18th century, the name Jandura was well-established among the Czech middle class and intelligentsia. Josef Jandura (1776-1842) was a renowned Czech writer and translator who played a crucial role in the Czech National Revival movement, promoting the use of the Czech language and literature.

During the 19th century, the Jandura name gained prominence in various fields. Jan Jandura (1810-1876) was a respected Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other cities. Antonín Jandura (1845-1912) was a prominent Czech painter and art teacher, known for his landscapes and portraits.

As the name Jandura spread beyond the Czech lands, it also began to appear in other parts of Europe and the world. However, its origins and connections to the Czech Republic remain firmly rooted in the historical records and cultural traditions of that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jandura

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

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

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