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

Jean-Jacques, 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 Jean-Jacques surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jean-Jacques in America

Jean-Jacques is the 19416th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jean-Jacques surname appeared 1,392 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 Jean-Jacques.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jean-Jacques 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 Jean-Jacques

The surname JEANJACQUES has its origins in France, dating back to the 16th century. It is a compound surname, combining the common French given names Jean and Jacques. The name likely originated in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy or Picardy, where these names were particularly popular.

The earliest known record of the JEANJACQUES surname dates back to 1587, when a Pierre JEANJACQUES was mentioned in a parish register in the village of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, located in the Calvados region of Normandy. This suggests that the surname may have initially been a descriptive name, used to distinguish between individuals with the same given names.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the JEANJACQUES surname began to spread throughout France, as families migrated to different regions. Notable bearers of the name during this period include the philosopher and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), who is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era.

In the 19th century, the JEANJACQUES surname was found in various parts of France, including the cities of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. One notable figure from this time was the painter Jean-Jacques Henner (1829-1905), known for his portraits and allegorical works.

As the French Empire expanded during the 19th century, the JEANJACQUES surname also began to appear in colonial territories, such as Algeria and French Indochina. For example, Jean-Jacques Pelissier (1852-1905) was a French military officer who served in Tonkin (now part of Vietnam) during the Sino-French War.

The 20th century saw the JEANJACQUES surname continue to spread across the globe, with bearers of the name emigrating to various countries, particularly in Europe and the Americas. One notable figure was the French writer and playwright Jean-Jacques Bernard (1888-1972), who was known for his comedic works and collaborations with other famous authors.

Throughout its history, the JEANJACQUES surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including philosophers, artists, military officers, and writers. While its origins can be traced back to the 16th century in northern France, the name has since become dispersed across the world, reflecting the migration patterns of the French people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jean-Jacques

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Jean-Jacques.

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 Jean-Jacques 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 Jean-Jacques 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 Jean-Jacques was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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