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

Jeudi, 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 Jeudi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeudi in America

Jeudi is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeudi surname appeared 206 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 Jeudi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeudi 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 Jeudi

The surname "JEUDI" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the French word "jeudi," which means "Thursday." This name was likely given to someone who was born on a Thursday or had a significant event occur on that day of the week.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "JEUDI" can be found in various French historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is a record from 1287 that mentions a "Jean Jeudi," a merchant from the city of Lyon. Another early reference is found in a manuscript from the 14th century that lists a "Guillaume Jeudi" as a landowner in the village of Montauban.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or other descriptive terms. The name "JEUDI" may have been given to individuals who had a connection to the day Thursday, perhaps through their trade or profession. For example, it could have been assigned to someone who worked at a market or fair that was held on Thursdays.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "JEUDI" was Jacques Jeudi, born in 1456 in the town of Dijon, France. He was a successful merchant who traded in textiles and spices. Another notable figure was Marie Jeudi, born in 1512 in Paris, who was a renowned herbalist and midwife.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Jeudi family was Pierre Jeudi, born in 1638 in Bordeaux. He was a celebrated playwright and poet, known for his satirical works that criticized the French aristocracy.

Another individual of note was Jean-Baptiste Jeudi, born in 1712 in the village of Carcassonne. He was a soldier who fought in the War of the Austrian Succession and later became a respected military strategist.

One of the most famous bearers of the surname "JEUDI" was Émilie Jeudi, born in 1824 in Lyon. She was a pioneering feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education in France. Her writings and speeches inspired many women to fight for equality and social reform.

While the surname "JEUDI" is not as common as some other French surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and includes individuals from various walks of life, from merchants and writers to soldiers and activists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeudi

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

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

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