2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jeakle
A variant of the surname Jeakins, an English occupational name from an archaic word for "jaywalker" or "vagabond".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Jeakle. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jeakle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Jeakle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeakle, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jeakle
The surname Jeakle is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, where it was likely derived from an Old English word or place name.
One possible theory is that Jeakle stems from the Old English word "geat," meaning gate or opening, combined with a diminutive suffix. This could suggest the name was initially used to refer to someone who lived near a small gate or entrance.
Another theory links the name to the village of Yeadon, located in West Yorkshire. The earliest recorded spelling of the name, found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, is "Jekyll," which bears a striking resemblance to the modern form of Jeakle.
In the 16th century, records show a John Jeakle residing in the village of Haworth, Yorkshire, in 1542. This is one of the earliest known instances of the name being used in its current spelling.
The name Jeakle also appears in the Parish Registers of Stanbury, Yorkshire, where a Thomas Jeakle was recorded in 1612. This suggests the name had spread to surrounding areas by the early 17th century.
One notable bearer of the Jeakle surname was William Jeakle, a English soldier who fought in the Battle of Blenheim during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1704. His bravery and valor were recognized, and he was awarded a commendation for his service.
In the 19th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Charles Jeakle (1823-1897), a renowned English botanist and explorer. His expeditions to the Amazon rainforest resulted in the discovery of several new plant species, which were named in his honor.
Another significant figure was Elizabeth Jeakle (1856-1935), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Yorkshire and played a pivotal role in the suffragette movement.
The Jeakle name also found its way across the Atlantic, with records showing a Richard Jeakle settling in the American colonies in the late 17th century. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the United States.
Lastly, the Victorian era saw the rise of Sir Arthur Jeakle (1842-1912), a prominent British industrialist and philanthropist. His contributions to the development of the textile industry and his support of various charitable causes earned him a knighthood in 1895.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jeakle
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeakle, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Jeakle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jeakle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.8% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 8
- Two or more races6.3% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jeakle
Jeakle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,272 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,753 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 11,272 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,753 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jeakle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #147,954 | -1.2% |
| Count | 113 | 112 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jeakle bearers went from 113 to 112 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,753 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #147,954.
FAQ
Jeakle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jeakle?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Jeakle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Jeakle?
Jeakle ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Jeakle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jeakle.
Has Jeakle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jeakle went from 113 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Jeakle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeakle, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (6.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jeakle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jeakle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.8%), Hispanic (7.1%), Two or More Races (6.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jeakle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jeakle mean?
A variant of the surname Jeakins, an English occupational name from an archaic word for "jaywalker" or "vagabond". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jeakle (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Jeakle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.