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

Jeskey, 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 Jeskey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeskey in America

Jeskey is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeskey surname appeared 260 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 Jeskey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeskey 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 Jeskey

The surname Jeskey has its origins in the Czech Republic, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "jeský," which translates to "belonging to Jes," a diminutive form of the name Jesek or Jesko. These names, in turn, can be traced back to the Old Germanic name "Gisio," meaning "hostage" or "pledge."

During the Middle Ages, the Jeskey surname was predominantly found in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. The name appeared in various historical records, such as church registries and land deeds, often with slight variations in spelling, including Jeskey, Jesky, and Jesskÿ.

One of the earliest documented occurrences of the Jeskey name can be found in the Moravian town of Olomouc, where a certain Jan Jeskey is listed as a landowner in the year 1587. Another notable mention is that of Tomáš Jeskey, a prominent merchant from Prague who was active in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Jeskey surname gained prominence with the birth of Václav Jeskey (1712-1788), a renowned Czech composer and organist who served as the music director at the Church of St. James in Prague. His compositions, which included masses, motets, and other sacred works, were widely performed throughout Bohemia and beyond.

Another significant figure bearing the Jeskey name was Karel Jeskey (1824-1893), a respected Czech painter and art educator. He was a member of the Nazarene movement, which sought to revive the spiritual and religious values of early Renaissance art. Jeskey's works, particularly his biblical scenes and religious murals, can be found in numerous churches and galleries across the Czech lands.

The 19th century also saw the birth of Jan Jeskey (1858-1924), a prominent Czech politician and lawyer who played a crucial role in the formation of the independent Czechoslovak state in 1918. He served as a member of the Reichsrat (Imperial Council) in Vienna, representing the interests of Czech nationalists and advocating for greater autonomy within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

While the Jeskey surname has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the name remains deeply rooted in its Central European origins, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeskey

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

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

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