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

Jecker, 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 Jecker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jecker in America

Jecker is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jecker surname appeared 197 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 Jecker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jecker 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 Jecker

The surname Jecker has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Jäger," meaning "hunter" or "gamekeeper." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for individuals who were engaged in hunting or forestry activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jecker surname can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, Germany, where a certain Hans Jecker was mentioned as a resident in the year 1578. The name also appeared in various other German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony, during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the Jecker surname gained prominence with the birth of Johann Jecker (1717-1799), a renowned German theologian and philosopher. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, cementing his place in the annals of German intellectual history.

Another notable figure bearing the Jecker surname was Friedrich Jecker (1780-1856), a German banker and financier. He was instrumental in establishing the Jecker Bank in Mexico, which played a significant role in the country's economic development during the mid-19th century.

The 19th century also saw the rise of Carl Jecker (1825-1892), a Swiss-German botanist and explorer. He conducted extensive research on the flora of Central and South America, making significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.

In the realm of literature, August Jecker (1855-1923) was a German novelist and playwright known for his works depicting the lives of ordinary people in rural Germany. His novels, such as "Der Bauernhof" (The Farm), provided insightful glimpses into the struggles and triumphs of rural communities.

The Jecker surname also gained recognition in the field of music with the birth of Johann Jecker (1890-1958), a German composer and conductor. He composed numerous orchestral works and was highly regarded for his interpretations of classical and romantic compositions.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the Jecker surname throughout history, highlighting the diverse contributions made by those sharing this ancestral name across various fields and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jecker

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

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

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