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

Jaquin, 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 Jaquin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaquin in America

Jaquin is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaquin surname appeared 183 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 Jaquin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaquin 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 Jaquin

The surname Jaquin has its origins in France, where it first emerged in the early 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French name "Jacques", which was a variant of the Latin name "Jacobus", meaning "supplanter".

The earliest recorded instances of the Jaquin surname can be traced back to the Normandy region of northern France. It is believed that the name may have been adopted by individuals residing in or near the town of Jacqueville, which could have influenced the spelling variation.

During the Middle Ages, the Jaquin name appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Pierre de Préaux, a collection of charters and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. This suggests that the name was well-established in Normandy by that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Jaquin surname was Jean Jaquin, a merchant from Rouen who lived in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Pierre Jaquin, a renowned architect who oversaw the construction of several churches and cathedrals in Paris during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Jaquin name gained prominence with the birth of Louis-François Jaquin (1627-1708), a French theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious matters. His works were widely circulated throughout Europe during his lifetime.

The 18th century saw the rise of Jacques-Nicolas Jaquin (1726-1808), a renowned botanist and explorer from Leiden, Netherlands. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and is credited with discovering numerous new species during his expeditions to the Caribbean and South America.

Another noteworthy figure was Jean-Baptiste Jaquin (1765-1834), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He played a crucial role in several campaigns and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the Jaquin surname spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Jacquin, Jaquain, and Jacquain, reflecting regional linguistic differences and preferences. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained largely unchanged throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaquin

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

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

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