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

Jaso, 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 Jaso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaso in America

Jaso is the 23737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaso surname appeared 1,066 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 Jaso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaso 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 Jaso

The surname Jaso finds its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "jaso," which means "to raise" or "to lift." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with professions or activities related to lifting or raising objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jaso can be traced back to the 16th century in the Basque Country. During this period, the name appeared in various local records and documents, often spelled in different variations such as "Jasso" or "Xaso."

In the 17th century, the name Jaso gained prominence in the region, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such person was Juan de Jaso y Alduncin, a Basque military leader born in 1603, who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines.

The 18th century saw the Jaso family spread beyond the Basque region, as some members migrated to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In 1743, Pedro Jaso de Elduayen, a Spanish explorer, was appointed as the Governor of Guam, a position he held until his death in 1754.

As the centuries passed, the Jaso surname continued to appear in various historical records and documents across Spain and its territories. In the 19th century, María Jaso Aguilar, a renowned Spanish writer and journalist, was born in 1865 in Seville. She was recognized for her contributions to the literary world and her advocacy for women's rights.

Another notable figure with the Jaso surname was Domingo Jaso y Roldán, a Spanish military officer born in 1863. He served in the Spanish Army and participated in the Spanish-American War, where he distinguished himself in the defense of Santiago de Cuba.

Throughout history, the Jaso surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, and professionals. While the name originated in the Basque region, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaso

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

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

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