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

Jasperson, 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 Jasperson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jasperson in America

Jasperson is the 37792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jasperson surname appeared 588 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 Jasperson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jasperson 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 Jasperson

The surname Jasperson originated in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Jasper," which itself comes from the Persian name "Gaspard" or "Caspar," meaning "treasurer."

Jasperson is likely an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as a treasurer or handled financial matters. It may also have been a descriptive name for someone with a calm and composed demeanor, as the name Jasper was associated with wisdom and serenity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasperson can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1279, which mention a William Jasperson. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also list a John Jasperson.

Throughout the Middle Ages, various spellings of the name appeared, including Jasparson, Jaspurson, and Jaspersson. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 16th century, records show a Jasperson family residing in the village of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. One notable member was Thomas Jasperson (1543-1612), a wealthy landowner and local magistrate.

Another significant figure was Sir William Jasperson (1620-1689), a prominent merchant and Member of Parliament for the city of Bristol during the reign of Charles II. He played a crucial role in the city's trade with the American colonies.

During the 17th century, the Jasperson name spread throughout England, with some members emigrating to the American colonies. One such individual was Edward Jasperson (1654-1726), who settled in Virginia and became a successful tobacco planter.

In the 18th century, the Jaspersons were well-established in various parts of England. John Jasperson (1712-1788) was a renowned clockmaker from Cumbria, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold, the Jasperson family contributed to various fields. Notably, Robert Jasperson (1789-1862) was a pioneering engineer who designed and built some of the earliest steam locomotives in Britain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jasperson

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

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

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