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

Jaume, 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 Jaume surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaume in America

Jaume is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaume surname appeared 145 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 Jaume.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaume 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 Jaume

The surname Jaume is of Catalan origin and is derived from the given name Jaume, which is the Catalan equivalent of the name James. The name Jaume is believed to have its roots in the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."

Historically, the surname Jaume was prevalent in the regions of Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands, where Catalan was the primary language spoken. These areas were strongly influenced by the Catalan culture and traditions, which contributed to the widespread use of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jaume can be found in the Llibre del Repartiment, a medieval document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the newly conquered territories of Valencia after the Reconquista. Several individuals with the surname Jaume were listed as recipients of these land grants.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Jaume was Arnau Jaume, a renowned scholar and physician from Valencia. He was widely respected for his contributions to the field of medicine and wrote several influential treatises on various medical topics.

During the 15th century, the surname Jaume gained prominence in Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands. One notable individual from this period was Pere Jaume, a skilled navigator and cartographer who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Mediterranean region.

In the 16th century, Antoni Jaume, a prominent artist from Barcelona, left a lasting legacy through his intricate and beautiful religious paintings that adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout Catalonia.

Another notable figure with the surname Jaume was Francesc Jaume, a 17th-century architect from Valencia who was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic buildings, including the Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats, a renowned Baroque-style church in the heart of Valencia.

The surname Jaume has also been recorded in various historical documents and records, such as parish registers, census records, and other official documents from the regions where it was prevalent.

While the surname Jaume may have originated in specific regions of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or immigrated over the centuries. However, it remains deeply rooted in the Catalan culture and tradition, serving as a testament to the rich history and heritage of the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaume

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

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

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