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

Jasso, 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 Jasso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jasso in America

Jasso is the 2707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jasso surname appeared 13,318 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Jasso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jasso 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 Jasso

The surname Jasso has its origins in Spain, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Basque word "jatso," which means "humble" or "lowly." It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive name, referring to a person with a humble or modest demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasso can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a historical document from the 14th century that recorded the noble families and landowners in the Kingdom of Castile. The document mentions a certain Diego Jasso, who held land in the region of Burgos.

During the 15th century, the name Jasso gained prominence with the birth of Saint Francis Xavier, also known as Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta (1506-1552). He was a Navarrese Catholic missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Saint Francis Xavier is renowned for his extensive missionary work in Asia, particularly in India and Japan.

Another notable figure with the surname Jasso was Juan de Jasso (1508-1597), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who served as the Governor of the Duchy of Milan from 1592 to 1594. He played a significant role in the Spanish campaigns against the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean.

In the 16th century, the name Jasso was also associated with the town of Jasso de Navarra, located in the northern region of Navarre, Spain. The town's name likely derived from the same Basque root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the region.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Jasso was María de Jasso y Mendoza (1611-1665), a Spanish nun who founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception. She was known for her piety and her efforts in establishing educational institutions for girls in Spain.

Another notable individual with the surname Jasso was José María Jasso y Sandoval (1832-1898), a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of the state of Nuevo León from 1885 to 1889. He played a significant role in the development of education and infrastructure in the region.

While the surname Jasso has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration. Despite its humble beginnings, the name has been associated with notable figures throughout history, reflecting its diverse and rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jasso

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

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

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