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

Jeanfélix, 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 Jeanfélix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeanfélix in America

Jeanfélix is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeanfélix surname appeared 147 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 Jeanfélix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeanfélix 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 Jeanfélix

The surname JEANFELIX has its origins in France, with records indicating its presence from the 16th century onwards. It is believed to be a combination of the French masculine given name "Jean" and the Latin word "felix," meaning "happy" or "fortunate."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JEANFELIX name can be found in the parish records of Normandy, where a Jacques JEANFELIX was born in 1587. This suggests that the name may have originated in the northern regions of France before spreading to other parts of the country.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the JEANFELIX name appeared in various historical documents, including marriage and baptismal records in regions such as Brittany, Burgundy, and Île-de-France. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Pierre JEANFELIX (1612-1679), a merchant from Rouen who established a successful trading company in the French colonies.

As the JEANFELIX family expanded across France, variations in spelling emerged, such as JEANFELICE, JEANFELYX, and JEANFELICE. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the names.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the JEANFELIX surname was Louis JEANFELIX (1824-1897), a French lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the National Assembly. Another notable individual was Marie JEANFELIX (1856-1932), a renowned painter and sculptor from Marseille, whose works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon.

Other individuals of historical significance include:

1. Charles JEANFELIX (1788-1865), a French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur.
2. Émile JEANFELIX (1876-1941), a French architect known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement and the design of several iconic buildings in Paris.
3. Gabrielle JEANFELIX (1902-1988), a French author and poet who was part of the Surrealist literary movement and published several acclaimed works.
4. Henri JEANFELIX (1912-1998), a French philosopher and academic who taught at the Sorbonne and authored numerous books on existentialism and ethics.
5. Lucien JEANFELIX (1927-2010), a French artist and sculptor renowned for his abstract works and public installations in various cities across Europe.

The JEANFELIX surname, with its rich history and French origins, has left an indelible mark on various fields, from politics and law to art, literature, and philosophy, demonstrating the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeanfélix

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

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

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