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

Jardon, 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 Jardon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jardon in America

Jardon is the 32079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jardon surname appeared 719 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 Jardon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jardon 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 Jardon

The surname Jardon is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is thought to derive from the Old French word "jardon," which means a small garden or orchard. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a gardener or lived near a garden or orchard.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jardon surname can be traced back to the 11th century in Normandy. Some historical records from this period, such as the Domesday Book, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, may contain references to individuals with the Jardon surname or its variants.

In the 13th century, a notable individual named Guillaume Jardon was mentioned in documents from the town of Rouen in Normandy. He was a merchant and landowner who played a role in the local community.

Another early bearer of the Jardon surname was Jean Jardon, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 14th century. He was born around 1320 and gained recognition for his bravery on the battlefield.

During the Renaissance period, a French artist named Pierre Jardon (1540-1610) gained prominence for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. His works can still be found in several churches and museums across France.

In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Jacques Jardon (1723-1798) made significant contributions to the Enlightenment movement. He wrote extensively on topics such as political theory, ethics, and education, and his works were widely read across Europe.

Over time, the Jardon surname spread to other regions of France and beyond, with variations in spelling emerging, such as Jardin, Jardyn, and Jardine. Some families may have adopted the name due to living near a garden or orchard, while others might have taken it on as an occupational surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jardon

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

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

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