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

Jayne, 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 Jayne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jayne in America

Jayne is the 10286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jayne surname appeared 3,134 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Jayne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jayne 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 Jayne

The surname Jayne has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Old French name "Jehan" or "Jehen," derived from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Iehene." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and population in England and parts of Wales.

During the Middle Ages, the name Jayne was primarily concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. It is thought to have evolved from the place name "Jeyne" or "Jene," which may have been a small village or hamlet in one of these regions.

In the 14th century, the surname Jayne appeared in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, where it was spelled as "Jayn" and "Jayne." This period saw the gradual standardization of surnames, as they became hereditary and more widespread.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Gilbert Jayne (c. 1350-1420), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry from Yorkshire. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted for his military service during the Hundred Years' War.

Another prominent figure was Sir John Jayne (c. 1480-1542), a lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer under King Henry VIII. He was responsible for overseeing the dissolution of the monasteries during the English Reformation.

In the 16th century, the Jayne family established itself in Essex, with John Jayne (c. 1515-1587) becoming a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Colchester. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the local community for several generations.

During the 17th century, the name Jayne was found in various parts of England, including London and the West Country. One notable individual was Richard Jayne (1622-1695), a Puritan minister and author who served as the chaplain to Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War.

Another significant figure was William Jayne (1676-1741), a renowned architect who designed several churches and stately homes in the Georgian style, including St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden, London.

As the centuries passed, the Jayne surname spread to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the colonies of North America and beyond, carried by individuals seeking new opportunities and fortunes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jayne

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

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

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