Jeanbaptiste
A French surname derived from the given name Jean-Baptiste, referring to John the Baptist from the Bible.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 9,186 Americans carry the last name Jeanbaptiste. That puts it at #4,483 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 37,313 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jeanbaptiste surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
9.2K
1 in 37,313
Census rank
#4,483
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
7.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 7,915 bearers of the surname Jeanbaptiste in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4483rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeanbaptiste, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jeanbaptiste
The surname "JEANBAPTISTE" is of French origin, originating in the 17th century. It is a combination of the French given names "Jean" and "Baptiste," which were commonly used as first names during this time period. The name has its roots in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas like Normandy and Brittany.
The name "Jean" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yohanan," which means "Graced by God." Similarly, "Baptiste" comes from the Greek name "Baptistes," meaning "one who baptizes." The combination of these two names was likely used to honor important figures in the Christian faith, such as John the Baptist.
In the early 17th century, records show instances of the name "JEANBAPTISTE" appearing in various church registers and legal documents across northern France. One of the earliest recorded examples is that of Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Molière, the famous French playwright and actor born in 1622.
Another notable figure with the surname "JEANBAPTISTE" was Jean Baptiste Colbert, a French politician and the Controller-General of Finances under King Louis XIV. Colbert, born in 1619, played a significant role in the economic and financial reforms of the time.
During the French Revolution, the name "JEANBAPTISTE" gained prominence when Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre, a French astronomer and mathematician, made significant contributions to the establishment of the metric system. Delambre lived from 1749 to 1822.
In the 19th century, Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a renowned French landscape painter, was born in 1796. His works are celebrated for their depiction of the French countryside and are considered a bridge between the Baroque and Impressionist eras.
Another notable figure was Jean Baptiste Charcot, a French neurologist and pathologist born in 1825. He made significant contributions to the study of neurodegenerative diseases, and the term "Charcot disease" is named after him.
The surname "JEANBAPTISTE" has been carried across generations, with many families of French descent continuing to bear this name as a testament to their heritage and cultural roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jeanbaptiste
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeanbaptiste, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Jeanbaptiste bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Jeanbaptiste surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American94.0%
- Two or more races2.5%
- Hispanic or Latino2.1%
- White1.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Jeanbaptiste surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,483 | #4,483 | 0.0% |
| Count | 7,915 | 7,915 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 2.68 | 2.68 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Jeanbaptiste bearers went from 7,915 to 7,915 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #4,483 to #4,483.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Jeanbaptiste
FAQ
Jeanbaptiste surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Jeanbaptiste?
The surname Jeanbaptiste holds position #4,483 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 9,186 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 2.68 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Jeanbaptiste surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeanbaptiste, the largest self-reported group is Black at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.