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

Jelle, 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 Jelle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jelle in America

Jelle is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jelle surname appeared 307 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 Jelle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jelle 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 Jelle

The surname "JELLE" is of Dutch origin, and it can be traced back to the medieval period in the Netherlands. The name is believed to have derived from the Middle Dutch word "ghelle," which means "shrill" or "loud." This could suggest that the name may have been initially associated with someone who had a loud or distinct voice.

The earliest known record of the surname "JELLE" dates back to the 13th century, where it was found in various Dutch historical documents. One notable mention was in the city records of Amsterdam, where a person named Dirck Jelle was listed as a merchant in the year 1295.

In the 16th century, the name "JELLE" appeared in several Dutch manuscripts, including the "Grote Artu" manuscript, which was a collection of Arthurian legends. The name was also found in the "Vanden Vos Reinaerde" manuscript, a famous Dutch epic poem from the same period.

During the 17th century, the surname "JELLE" gained prominence in the Netherlands, particularly in the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. One notable individual bearing this surname was Jan Jelle (1622-1690), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still-life paintings.

In the 18th century, the "JELLE" surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and France. One famous bearer of this name was Pieter Jelle (1738-1812), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Another noteworthy person with the surname "JELLE" was Cornelis Jelle (1856-1933), a Dutch politician and journalist who served as a member of the Dutch parliament and played a crucial role in the development of the Dutch press.

Throughout history, the surname "JELLE" has also been associated with various place names and locations in the Netherlands, such as Jellenburg, Jellekamp, and Jelleland, which may have contributed to the spread and evolution of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jelle

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

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

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