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

Jaster, 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 Jaster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaster in America

Jaster is the 26212th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaster surname appeared 933 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 Jaster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaster 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 Jaster

The surname Jaster has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Jast," which referred to a type of yeast used in brewing beer. The name was likely associated with those involved in the brewing trade or those who lived near a brewery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jaster surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to 1487. The name appears as "Jaster" in these documents, indicating its early spelling and usage. Additionally, there are references to a family by the name of Jaster living in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 16th century.

During the 17th century, the Jaster surname began to spread across various regions of Germany. In 1674, a notable individual named Hans Jaster was born in the city of Hamburg. He later became a respected merchant and trader, establishing trade routes throughout the Baltic region.

As the Jaster family continued to grow and disperse, some members migrated to other parts of Europe. In the early 19th century, a man named Jakob Jaster (1802-1875) from Bavaria relocated to Austria, where he worked as a skilled craftsman and furniture maker. His son, Wilhelm Jaster (1832-1910), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned woodcarver, with his intricate works adorning many churches and cathedrals across Austria.

Another notable figure bearing the Jaster surname was Carl Jaster (1861-1937), a German botanist and professor at the University of Greifswald. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and published several influential works on the subject.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the German writer and poet, Friedrich Jaster (1875-1958). Born in Hanover, he gained recognition for his poetic works that explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.

While the Jaster surname may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and other European countries. However, its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period in Germany, where it was closely associated with the brewing industry and the skilled trades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaster

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

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

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