2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jeffcoats
An English surname derived from a nickname for Geoffrey or Jeffrey.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Jeffcoats. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jeffcoats surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Jeffcoats in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeffcoats, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jeffcoats
The surname JEFFCOATS is believed to have originated in England, likely in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is derived from the combination of two words: "jeff," which was a medieval nickname for Geoffrey, and "coats," referring to a person who made or sold coats.
The name JEFFCOATS was initially concentrated in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Some records suggest that it may have been an occupational name for a tailor or a clothier who specialized in making coats or cloaks.
One of the earliest known references to the surname JEFFCOATS dates back to the late 17th century, when a John Jeffcoats was recorded in the parish registers of Clapham, Yorkshire, in 1689. Another early record is found in the Lancashire parish registers, where a Thomas Jeffcoats was baptized in Bolton in 1702.
During the 18th century, the JEFFCOATS surname began to spread across England, with records showing families with this name in various counties, including Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. One notable bearer of the name was Robert Jeffcoats (1720-1790), a clockmaker from Staffordshire who became renowned for his intricate longcase clocks.
In the 19th century, the JEFFCOATS surname continued to appear in various parts of England, with some families migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. One notable individual was William Jeffcoats (1814-1892), a prominent architect from Manchester who designed several notable buildings, including the Rochdale Town Hall.
Other individuals with the surname JEFFCOATS who gained recognition include:
1. Henry Jeffcoats (1828-1907), an English businessman who founded the Jeffcoats Dyeing and Finishing Company in Manchester.
2. John Jeffcoats (1855-1932), a British trade unionist and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party.
3. William Jeffcoats (1868-1945), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Liverpool.
4. George Jeffcoats (1887-1964), an English professional footballer who played for several clubs, including Manchester United and Oldham Athletic.
5. Arthur Jeffcoats (1901-1988), a British artist and illustrator known for his work in children's books and magazines.
While the JEFFCOATS surname is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history rooted in the northern counties of England, with connections to various occupations, trades, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jeffcoats
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeffcoats, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Jeffcoats bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jeffcoats surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.9% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino9.8% · 11
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jeffcoats
Jeffcoats appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,434 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 4,434 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 701 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jeffcoats surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #147,954 | -0.5% |
| Count | 112 | 112 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jeffcoats bearers went from 112 to 112 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 701 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #147,954.
FAQ
Jeffcoats surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jeffcoats?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Jeffcoats. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Jeffcoats?
Jeffcoats ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Jeffcoats. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jeffcoats.
Has Jeffcoats become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jeffcoats went from 112 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Jeffcoats?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeffcoats, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Black (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jeffcoats in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jeffcoats appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.9%), Hispanic (9.8%), Black (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jeffcoats (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jeffcoats mean?
An English surname derived from a nickname for Geoffrey or Jeffrey. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jeffcoats (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Jeffcoats?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Jeffcoats is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.