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

Jayme, 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 Jayme surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jayme in America

Jayme is the 45959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jayme surname appeared 464 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 Jayme.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jayme 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 Jayme

The surname Jayme originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish form of the name James, which comes from the Latin name Iacobus, itself a derivative of the Hebrew name Jacob. The name Jacob means "supplanter" or "one who follows".

The earliest recorded examples of the surname Jayme date back to the 13th century in regions such as Catalonia and Aragon. It was likely an occupational name for someone who worked as a messenger or courier, as the Spanish word "jaume" was often used to refer to a messenger.

In the 14th century, the surname Jayme appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Catalan Chronicles, which documented the reigns of the Kings of Aragon. One notable individual from this time was Jayme I of Aragon (1208-1276), also known as James the Conqueror, who was instrumental in the Reconquista and the expansion of the Kingdom of Aragon.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the surname Jayme spread throughout Spain and its colonies, including the Americas. One prominent figure was Jayme Blanco (1480-1548), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on the conquest of Mexico.

In the 17th century, the name Jayme was found in various spellings, such as Jaume and Xaume, reflecting regional linguistic variations. One notable individual from this period was Jayme de las Casas (1570-1647), a Spanish Jesuit missionary and theologian who advocated for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas.

The 18th century saw the surname Jayme continue to spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world. One important figure was Jayme de Palafox y Cardona (1642-1701), a Spanish bishop and viceroy of New Spain (present-day Mexico) who was known for his efforts to reform the colonial administration and protect the rights of indigenous peoples.

As the centuries passed, the surname Jayme continued to be found in various Spanish-speaking regions, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in various fields, such as literature, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jayme

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

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

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