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

Jaycox, 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 Jaycox surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaycox in America

Jaycox is the 22359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaycox surname appeared 1,152 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 Jaycox.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaycox 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 Jaycox

The surname Jaycox has its origins in England and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "jacca" and "cocca," which were used to refer to a small hill or mound. The name likely originated as a locational surname, given to someone residing near a distinctive hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire in 1230, where a certain Walter Jakecock is mentioned. The spelling variations during this time were numerous, including Jaycok, Jaycoke, and Jaccock.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex, where a Robert Jaycok is listed as a landowner. This record suggests that the family had acquired a certain level of wealth and status by this point.

During the 14th century, the surname Jaycox began to spread across various regions of England, with records indicating its presence in counties such as Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 list a John Jacock from Gloucestershire.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Jaycox, a wealthy merchant and alderman of London, who lived during the 16th century. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1559 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in recognition of his services.

Another prominent figure was William Jaycox (1611-1672), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Steyning in Sussex. He published several religious works during his lifetime, including "The Practical Expositor of the Epistles of St. Paul" in 1655.

In the 17th century, the name Jaycox also gained a foothold in the American colonies, with records showing individuals bearing this surname among the early settlers in Virginia and Massachusetts.

One such individual was Thomas Jaycox (1627-1692), who emigrated from England to Long Island, New York, in the 1650s. He became a prominent landowner and is considered one of the founding families of the town of Hempstead.

Another notable American bearer of this surname was Captain James Jaycox (1732-1809), a Revolutionary War veteran who fought in several notable battles, including the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of Monmouth.

Throughout history, the surname Jaycox has been closely associated with its English roots and has maintained a presence across various regions, from its origins as a locational surname to its eventual spread across the Atlantic to the American colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaycox

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

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

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