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

Jardin, 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 Jardin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jardin in America

Jardin is the 28263rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jardin surname appeared 846 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 Jardin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jardin 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 Jardin

The surname Jardin originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "jardin," meaning "garden." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers may have been gardeners, horticulturists, or resided near a notable garden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086 to record landholdings throughout England. The entry "Radulfus de Jardin" refers to Ralph of the Garden, indicating that the name had already spread to England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean Jardin served as a councillor to King Louis IX of France. Born around 1210, Jean was known for his expertise in horticulture and his role in designing the royal gardens at the Louvre palace.

The Jardin family established roots in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France. Over time, the name evolved into different spellings, such as Jardinier, Jardinier, and Jardinet, reflecting regional linguistic variations.

In the 16th century, a prominent member of the Jardin family was Pierre Jardin, a French botanist and physician who lived from 1495 to 1570. He is credited with introducing several new plant species to Europe and authored several influential works on horticulture and medicinal plants.

Another notable figure was Anne Jardin, a French playwright and poet who lived from 1635 to 1673. She is known for her contributions to the French literary scene during the reign of Louis XIV and her works that explored themes of love and morality.

Across the English Channel, the Jardin surname also took root in England. One prominent individual was Sir William Jardin, an English courtier and diplomat who served under King Henry VIII in the early 16th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with France and Spain during his diplomatic career.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other regions. In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Jardin surname was Juan Jardin, a Spanish explorer and naturalist who extensively documented the flora and fauna of the Americas during his expeditions to the New World.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jardin

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

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

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