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

Jauquet, 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 Jauquet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jauquet in America

Jauquet is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jauquet surname appeared 206 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 Jauquet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jauquet 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 Jauquet

The surname JAUQUET is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "jauque," which referred to a type of long-sleeved garment worn by peasants and commoners. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to someone who made or sold these garments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JAUQUET name can be found in the tax records of the city of Marseille from the late 13th century. These records mention a family with the spelling "Jauquet" residing in the city's bustling port district. This area was home to many artisans and craftspeople, lending further credence to the theory of the name's occupational origins.

By the 14th century, the JAUQUET name had spread to other regions of France, particularly the southern provinces of Languedoc and Provence. In 1382, a document from the town of Arles mentions a merchant named Jacques JAUQUET, who traded in textiles and other goods. This Jacques JAUQUET was likely a descendant of the earlier Marseille family, indicating the gradual dispersal of the name throughout the region.

In the 15th century, a prominent member of the JAUQUET family was Guillaume JAUQUET (c. 1430-1498), a respected physician and scholar from the city of Avignon. Guillaume's writings on medicine and natural philosophy were widely circulated throughout Europe during his lifetime, bringing some renown to the JAUQUET name.

During the 16th century, the JAUQUET name gained a foothold in the rural areas of southern France, particularly the regions of Gard and Hérault. Records from this period indicate that many JAUQUET families were involved in agriculture and viticulture, reflecting the shift of the name from its urban, artisanal roots to a more rural setting.

One notable figure from this era was Pierre JAUQUET (1548-1621), a vintner from the town of Béziers who became a local landowner and influential member of the community. His descendants continued to be prominent figures in the region for several generations.

By the 17th and 18th centuries, the JAUQUET name had spread further across France and into neighboring countries, with pockets of the family appearing in regions such as Burgundy, Alsace, and even as far as Switzerland and Italy. During this period, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Jaucquet, Jauquette, and Jauquetti.

In the 19th century, a famous bearer of the JAUQUET name was the French painter and sculptor Jean-Baptiste JAUQUET (1805-1875). Born in the town of Arles, JAUQUET was a prominent figure in the French Realist movement and is particularly known for his portraits and depictions of rural life in Provence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jauquet

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

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

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