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

Jeffres, 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 Jeffres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeffres in America

Jeffres is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeffres surname appeared 255 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 Jeffres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeffres 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 Jeffres

The surname JEFFRES is of English origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to someone who lived near a small mound or hill. The name is closely related to the Old English word "hyll" or "hyll-cumb," meaning a small hill or valley.

The earliest recorded mention of the name JEFFRES can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already well-established in England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, there are records of a Richard de Jeffres, who was a landowner in Gloucestershire, England. Another notable bearer of the name was John Jeffres, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 14th century.

During the 16th century, the name JEFFRES appeared in various spelling variations, such as Jeffreys, Jeffries, and Jeffers, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and pronunciation at the time. One notable figure from this period was George Jeffreys (1645-1689), an English judge infamous for his brutal treatment of the rebels during the Monmouth Rebellion.

In the 17th century, the name JEFFRES was also found in Scotland, where it was likely introduced by English settlers. One prominent Scotsman with this surname was George Jeffreys (1609-1685), a Church of Scotland minister and theologian.

As the name spread across England and Scotland, it became associated with various occupations and social classes, from landowners and merchants to clergymen and professionals. Other notable bearers of the name JEFFRES include John Jeffreys (1705-1787), an English physician and naturalist, and George Jeffreys (1789-1855), an English architect known for his work on public buildings and churches.

While the surname JEFFRES has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has left a distinct mark on various aspects of British society, from land ownership and commerce to academia and public service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeffres

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

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

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