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

Jayes, 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 Jayes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jayes in America

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

The Jayes 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 Jayes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jayes 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 Jayes

The surname JAYES originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "geat," meaning "gate" or "opening." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a prominent gate or worked as gatekeepers.

The earliest documented instance of the JAYES surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Geat" or "Gate." This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 11th century in various parts of England.

During the 13th century, the surname JAYES began to emerge in its modern spelling. Records from this period show variations such as "Jaye," "Jays," and "Jayes," reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings at the time.

Notable individuals with the JAYES surname include Sir John Jayes (c. 1470-1536), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as Chief Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of Henry VIII. Another notable figure was Thomas Jayes (1645-1708), an English architect and surveyor who worked on several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral.

In the 18th century, the JAYES surname appears in connection with several place names in England. For example, the Jayes family owned lands in the village of Jayes Green, located in Oxfordshire, and there are records of a Jayes Farm in Gloucestershire.

During the 19th century, two individuals with the JAYES surname made significant contributions to their respective fields. John Jayes (1801-1876) was a renowned English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings, while William Jayes (1830-1912) was a notable English painter and illustrator whose works depicted rural life and landscapes.

Throughout its history, the JAYES surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including lawyers, architects, artists, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread across the English-speaking world, reflecting the migration patterns of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jayes

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

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

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