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

Jetson, 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 Jetson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jetson in America

Jetson is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jetson surname appeared 126 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 Jetson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jetson 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 Jetson

The surname Jetson is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "giet," which means "to pour" or "to cast," suggesting that the name may have been associated with professions related to metalworking or foundry work.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jetson surname can be found in parish records from various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. One of the earliest documented references is John Jetson, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Essex in 1524.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Jetson appeared in various historical records, such as the Hearth Tax Rolls and the Protestation Returns. Notable individuals bearing this surname include William Jetson (1620-1685), a prominent merchant and landowner from Colchester, Essex, and Mary Jetson (1670-1745), who was listed in the Northamptonshire Marriage Licenses.

The Jetson surname has also been associated with several place names, particularly in Essex and Suffolk. For example, the village of Gestingthorpe, formerly known as "Jetson's Thorpe," is believed to have derived its name from a person named Jetson who once held land or property in the area.

Among the notable figures with the Jetson surname throughout history are:

1. Thomas Jetson (1765-1842), an English architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings in London.
2. Elizabeth Jetson (1810-1878), a renowned author and poet from Ipswich, Suffolk, known for her works on rural life and nature.
3. Henry Jetson (1845-1924), a respected British military officer who served in the Crimean War and the Second Boer War.
4. Margaret Jetson (1875-1962), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded the Jetson Academy for Girls in Chelmsford, Essex.
5. James Jetson (1920-2005), a celebrated English artist known for his landscape paintings depicting the countryside of Essex and Suffolk.

While the Jetson surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and connections to various regions of England make it a distinctive and intriguing surname with a fascinating legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jetson

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

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

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