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

Jasmin, 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 Jasmin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jasmin in America

Jasmin is the 14468th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jasmin surname appeared 2,064 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Jasmin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jasmin 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 Jasmin

The surname Jasmin originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "jasmin," which refers to the jasmine flower. This plant was highly valued for its fragrant aroma and was often used in perfumes and potpourris.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jasmin name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of France, particularly in the southern areas where jasmine was cultivated. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name include Jacques Jasmin, a poet from Agen who lived from 1798 to 1864, and Pierre Jasmin, a painter from Marseille active in the 17th century.

The Jasmin surname is also closely associated with the town of Grasse, located in the Provence region of southeastern France. Grasse has a long history of perfume production, and many families involved in this industry adopted the Jasmin name as a reference to the jasmine flower's importance in the perfume trade.

One notable individual with the Jasmin surname was Claude Jasmin, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1930 to 2020. He was known for his works on aesthetics and art criticism. Another prominent figure was Jean-Philippe Jasmin, a French nobleman and military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and lived from 1777 to 1837.

In addition to France, the Jasmin surname has also been found in other European countries, such as Spain and Italy, where it likely originated from French immigrants or trade connections. For instance, Beatriz Jasmin was a renowned Spanish painter active in the 16th century.

While the Jasmin name has been present throughout history, it did not appear in significant numbers in historical records like the Domesday Book or other early manuscripts. However, its association with the jasmine flower and the perfume industry in France has cemented its place as a distinctive surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jasmin

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

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

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