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

Jesch, 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 Jesch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jesch in America

Jesch is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jesch surname appeared 193 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 Jesch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jesch 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 Jesch

The surname Jesch is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Jäger," which means "hunter" or "forester." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked in the forests or were involved in hunting activities.

One of the earliest known references to the name Jesch can be found in the church records of the town of Wittenburg, located in the northern region of Germany. These records mention a "Hans Jesch" who was born in 1573. Another early record comes from the town of Lübeck, where a "Peter Jesch" is listed as a resident in 1602.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several Jesch families were documented in various parts of Germany, including the regions of Saxony, Brandenburg, and Mecklenburg. One notable individual from this period was Johann Jesch, a Lutheran minister who lived in the town of Schwerin from 1685 to 1742.

As German migration increased in the 19th century, the Jesch surname began to spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to other continents. In 1822, a family by the name of Jesch settled in the town of Büren, located in the Westphalia region of Germany. Another branch of the Jesch family can be traced to the town of Königsberg, now known as Kaliningrad, in what was formerly East Prussia.

Among the more prominent individuals with the surname Jesch throughout history are:

1. Wilhelm Jesch (1789-1868), a German writer and playwright known for his satirical works.
2. Heinrich Jesch (1832-1901), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and Munich.
3. Otto Jesch (1874-1945), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.
4. Hildegard Jesch (1908-1995), a German soprano who performed in numerous operas and concerts throughout Europe.
5. Ernst Jesch (1919-2003), a German businessman and philanthropist who founded the Jesch Foundation for the promotion of education and cultural initiatives.

While the surname Jesch has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the German word "Jäger," reflecting a connection to the occupations and lifestyles of those who worked in the forests or were involved in hunting activities in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jesch

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

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

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