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

Jeanmichel, 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 Jeanmichel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeanmichel in America

Jeanmichel is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeanmichel surname appeared 285 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 Jeanmichel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeanmichel 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 Jeanmichel

The surname JEANMICHEL has its roots in France, having originated during the Middle Ages. It is a combination of the common French first names Jean and Michel, which were prevalent during that time period. The name likely arose as a way to differentiate individuals who shared those common first names.

One of the earliest documented instances of the JEANMICHEL surname can be found in the records of the village of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in the Savoie region of southeastern France, dating back to the early 14th century. These records mention a family bearing the name, suggesting that it had already been established as a distinct surname by that point.

In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Jacques JEANMICHEL (1450-1518) was a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches and cathedrals in the city of Lyon. His work can still be appreciated in the intricate stonework and decorative elements found in these historical structures.

During the 16th century, the JEANMICHEL name appears to have spread beyond the borders of France. Records from the city of Geneva, Switzerland, indicate the presence of a merchant family by the name of JEANMICHEL who had established trade connections with French and Italian merchants.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Pierre JEANMICHEL (1628-1692) was a French philosopher and theologian who authored several influential works on the reconciliation of faith and reason. His writings were widely read and debated among intellectual circles of the time.

In the 19th century, a French military officer named André JEANMICHEL (1815-1879) gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Crimean War. He was awarded multiple honors and distinctions for his service, and his name became associated with valor and patriotism.

While the JEANMICHEL surname has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and enduring legacy of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeanmichel

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

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

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