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

Jeansonne, 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 Jeansonne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeansonne in America

Jeansonne is the 19997th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeansonne surname appeared 1,339 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 Jeansonne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeansonne 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 Jeansonne

The surname Jeansonne has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French personal name "Jehanson" or "Janson," which was a diminutive form of the name "Jean," the French equivalent of the English name "John." This name was particularly popular during the Middle Ages and was commonly used throughout France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeansonne can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Gand, a historical record from the city of Ghent in present-day Belgium, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname "Jehanson," which is considered a precursor to the modern spelling of "Jeansonne."

In the 16th century, the surname Jeansonne appeared in various French genealogical records, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. These regions were known for their strong cultural and linguistic ties to the French language, which likely contributed to the preservation and spread of the name.

One notable individual bearing the surname Jeansonne was Jacques Jeansonne, a French Protestant who fled to England during the religious persecution of the Huguenots in the late 16th century. He was born in 1568 and settled in London, where he established a successful business as a silk merchant.

Another prominent figure with the surname Jeansonne was Marie-Antoinette Jeansonne, born in 1782 in Bordeaux, France. She was a renowned artist known for her intricate embroidery work and tapestries, which were highly sought after by aristocratic patrons throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the surname Jeansonne made its way across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, particularly in the state of Louisiana, where many French settlers had established communities. One notable American with this surname was Charles Jeansonne, born in 1848 in New Orleans. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of the city's infrastructure and education system.

Another individual of note was Georges Jeansonne, born in 1892 in Marseille, France. He was a renowned archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman civilizations in southern France and the Mediterranean region.

Throughout its history, the surname Jeansonne has maintained its French origins and has been associated with various professions, ranging from artists and merchants to academics and entrepreneurs. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling over time, its connection to the French language and culture has remained a consistent theme throughout its long and diverse history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeansonne

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

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

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