2000
#16,128
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,649
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.61
Rare Last name
Jasmin
A surname derived from the Persian word "yasamin," referring to someone who grew or sold jasmine flowers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,335 Americans carry the last name Jasmin. That puts it at #14,159 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 146,790 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jasmin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 146,790
Census rank
#14,159
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,036 bearers of the surname Jasmin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14159th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jasmin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 51.4%. The next largest groups are White (30.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jasmin
Among Census respondents with the surname Jasmin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 51.4%. The next largest groups are White (30.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Jasmin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jasmin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American51.4% · 1,047
- White30.2% · 614
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.8% · 200
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 105
- Two or more races3.2% · 65
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jasmin
Jasmin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,468
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,064
+415 bearers (+25.2%)
Per 100,000 0.70
Rank movement Up 1,660 places
2020
#14,159
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,036
-28 bearers (-1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Up 309 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,128 | 1,649 | 0.61 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,468 | 2,064 | 0.70 | +415 bearers (+25.2%) | Up 1,660 places |
| 2020 | #14,159 | 2,036 | 0.68 | -28 bearers (-1.4%) | Up 309 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jasmin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,468 | #14,159 | 2.1% |
| Count | 2,064 | 2,036 | -1.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.70 | 0.68 | -2.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jasmin bearers went from 2,064 to 2,036 (-1.4% change). The surname moved up 309 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,468 to #14,159.
FAQ
Jasmin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jasmin?
Name Census estimates that about 2,335 living Americans carry the surname Jasmin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 146,790 residents.
How common is Jasmin?
Jasmin ranks #14,159 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,036 people with the surname Jasmin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,335), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Jasmin.
Has Jasmin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jasmin went from 2,064 recorded bearers to 2,036. That is a decrease of 28 (-1.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,468 to #14,159.
What does the Census say about the background of Jasmin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jasmin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 51.4%. The next largest groups are White (30.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jasmin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.4% (1,047 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jasmin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (51.4%), White (30.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (9.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jasmin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jasmin mean?
A surname derived from the Persian word "yasamin," referring to someone who grew or sold jasmine flowers. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jasmin (0.68 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Jasmin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.