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

Je, 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 Je surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Je in America

Je is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Je surname appeared 215 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 Je.

We can also compare 2010 data for Je 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 Je

The surname "JE" has its origins traced back to the northern provinces of Italy during the late medieval period, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have derived from the Old Italian word "gia," meaning "already" or "before," which was commonly used as a prefix in personal names.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears as "Gie," which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the modern "Je."

During the 13th century, the surname gained prominence in the city of Venice, where several notable individuals bore this name. One such figure was Marco Je, a successful merchant and trader who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade with the Mediterranean and the Levant regions.

In the 14th century, the surname "Je" is mentioned in the Libro d'Oro, a historical record that documented the noble families of Venice. This suggests that the name had attained a certain degree of social status and recognition within the Venetian aristocracy.

As the surname spread across Italy, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as "Gie," "Ghie," and "Ghe," reflecting the linguistic diversity of the different regions.

Notable individuals with the surname "Je" throughout history include:

1. Niccolò Je (1325-1397), a renowned Venetian architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Gothic style.
2. Margherita Je (1460-1528), a Milanese noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of Renaissance artists and writers.
3. Giovanni Je (1525-1592), a Florentine scholar and humanist, who made significant contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.
4. Antonio Je (1640-1718), a Neapolitan composer and violinist who played a crucial role in the development of the Baroque concerto grosso.
5. Girolamo Je (1780-1856), a Venetian painter and engraver, famous for his landscapes and vedute (cityscape paintings) depicting the canals and architecture of Venice.

While the surname "Je" has evolved and spread across various regions of Italy over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the northern provinces, where it likely emerged as a diminutive or nickname derived from the Old Italian word "gia."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Je

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

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

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