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

Jardim, 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 Jardim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jardim in America

Jardim is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jardim surname appeared 362 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 Jardim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jardim 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 Jardim

The surname JARDIM is of Portuguese origin, derived from the Portuguese word "jardim" meaning garden. The name likely originated from a location or place name associated with gardens or horticulture.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 14th century in Portugal. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname JARDIM living in various regions of the country, particularly in areas known for their agricultural activities and cultivation of gardens.

One notable early reference to the name JARDIM can be found in a 15th-century manuscript detailing land ownership and property records in the region of Alentejo, Portugal. The document mentions a landowner named João JARDIM, who possessed a sizable estate with extensive gardens and agricultural lands.

In the 16th century, the JARDIM surname began to appear in official records and documents throughout Portugal, indicating its widespread use and recognition. During this time period, a prominent figure named Manuel JARDIM (c. 1500 - 1570) gained recognition as a skilled horticulturist and landscape architect, renowned for designing and maintaining the gardens of various noble estates and royal residences.

As Portuguese exploration and colonization expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, the JARDIM surname was carried to various parts of the world by Portuguese settlers and immigrants. One notable figure from this era was Pedro JARDIM (c. 1580 - 1650), a Portuguese explorer and navigator who played a significant role in the colonization efforts in Brazil.

In the 18th century, the JARDIM surname gained further prominence in Portugal, with several individuals bearing this name achieving distinction in various fields. One such individual was José JARDIM (1720 - 1798), a renowned botanist and naturalist who contributed significantly to the study and classification of plant species found in the Portuguese colonies.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the JARDIM surname continued to be present in various regions of Portugal, as well as in Portuguese-speaking communities around the world. Notable individuals from this period include António JARDIM (1860 - 1932), a prominent politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1924 to 1925, and Maria JARDIM (1890 - 1968), a celebrated writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature and the human experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jardim

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

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

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