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

Jazmin, 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 Jazmin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jazmin in America

Jazmin is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jazmin surname appeared 166 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 Jazmin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jazmin 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 Jazmin

The surname Jazmin has its origins in the Middle East, deriving from the Arabic word "yasmīn," which refers to the jasmine flower. This name likely emerged during the medieval period in regions where Arabic influence and culture flourished.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Jazmin can be traced back to historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in regions such as modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula that were under Moorish rule. These records often mentioned individuals with the surname Jazmin, indicating their connection to the jasmine flower or its cultivation.

As the name spread across different regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some areas, it was written as "Yasmin" or "Yasmine," reflecting the local linguistic influences. Interestingly, the surname Jazmin also appears in ancient Persian manuscripts from the 14th century, suggesting its widespread use across the Middle East and Central Asia.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Jazmin was Fatima Jazmin, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Seville, Spain, during the 12th century. Her works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the jasmine flower, have been preserved in historical archives and libraries.

Another notable figure was Ahmed Jazmin, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, who lived in the 13th century. His contributions to the field of astronomy and his work on celestial calculations were widely respected during that era.

In the 15th century, the surname Jazmin was associated with a prominent family of merchants in the city of Damascus. Records indicate that the Jazmin family played a significant role in the trade of spices, textiles, and other goods along the Silk Road.

The name Jazmin can also be found in connection with various place names, such as the town of Jazmin in Morocco, which was likely named after a local family or individuals with this surname. Additionally, there are references to the "Jazmin Gardens" in historical accounts of Moorish Spain, which were known for their beautiful jasmine-scented landscapes.

Other notable individuals with the surname Jazmin include Fatima Jazmin, a revered scholar and poet from Persia in the 16th century, and Ahmed Jazmin, a renowned architect from Ottoman Turkey in the 17th century, whose works included the design of several mosques and palaces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jazmin

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

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

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