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

Jasen, 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 Jasen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jasen in America

Jasen is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jasen surname appeared 194 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 Jasen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jasen 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 Jasen

The surname Jasen has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "jasan," which means "ash tree." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near an ash grove or worked with ash wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasen can be found in a medieval document from the town of Kutná Hora, dated 1287. This document mentions a man named Petr Jasen, who was a local landowner. The name also appears in several other historical records from the region during the 13th and 14th centuries, indicating its widespread use among the Czech population at the time.

In the 15th century, the name Jasen was mentioned in the Codex Gigas, also known as the Devil's Bible, which is a massive manuscript created in the Benedictine monastery of Podlažice in Bohemia. This reference further solidifies the name's Czech origins and its presence in the region during the medieval period.

One notable individual with the surname Jasen was Jan Jasen (1620-1678), a Czech artist and painter who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout the Czech Republic and surrounding areas.

Another significant figure was Václav Jasen (1782-1856), a Czech writer and poet who played a crucial role in the Czech National Revival movement. His works aimed to revive and promote the Czech language and culture during a time when the region was under Habsburg rule.

In the 19th century, the name Jasen appeared in various records from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, particularly in the regions that are now part of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria. This suggests that the name may have spread to neighboring areas due to migration and cultural exchange.

Other notable individuals with the surname Jasen include:

1. Karel Jasen (1892-1962), a Czech architect known for his Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs.
2. Milada Jasen (1918-1986), a Czech actress and singer who performed in numerous theater productions and films during the mid-20th century.
3. Josef Jasen (1927-2005), a Czech writer and journalist known for his novels and short stories depicting life in communist Czechoslovakia.
4. Hana Jasen (born 1965), a contemporary Czech artist known for her abstract paintings and installations.
5. Martin Jasen (born 1978), a Czech professional ice hockey player who has played in several European leagues.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jasen

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

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

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