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

Jeske, 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 Jeske surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeske in America

Jeske is the 10620th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeske surname appeared 3,015 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Jeske.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeske 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 Jeske

The surname "JESKE" has its origins tracing back to the northwestern region of Germany, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Bremen. This name is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Bremen, where a certain "Hans Jeske" was mentioned as a merchant and guild member in the year 1412. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

The name "JESKE" is thought to be derived from the Old German word "jesk," which was used to describe a person of a quick or lively nature. It is possible that this surname was initially bestowed as a descriptive nickname, referring to someone with an energetic or spirited temperament.

In addition to its German roots, the name "JESKE" also appears to have spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in the neighboring regions of the Netherlands and Denmark. Historical records from these areas indicate the presence of individuals bearing this surname from as early as the 16th century.

One notable figure with the surname "JESKE" was Johann Jeske, a German theologian and author who lived from 1597 to 1677. He is best known for his work "Tractatus de Jure Naturali" (Treatise on Natural Law), which explored the philosophical concepts of natural law and justice.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Carl Jeske, a German painter and etcher who lived from 1842 to 1914. His works, which often depicted landscapes and rural scenes, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and can be found in various art galleries and museums across Europe.

In the realm of literature, the name "JESKE" is associated with Katharina Jeske, a German writer and poet who lived from 1892 to 1962. She was recognized for her poetic works that explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

Moving beyond the borders of Germany, the surname "JESKE" also found its way to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada, primarily through immigration waves in the 19th and early 20th centuries. One notable figure from this era was William Jeske, an American industrialist and entrepreneur who established a successful manufacturing company in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the late 1800s.

While the surname "JESKE" may have evolved and spread to various regions over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the northwestern regions of Germany, where it first emerged as a descriptive name reflecting the lively or energetic nature of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeske

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

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

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