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

Jeudy, 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 Jeudy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeudy in America

Jeudy is the 24702nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeudy surname appeared 1,010 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 Jeudy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeudy 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 Jeudy

The surname Jeudy is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "jouer," which means "to play" or "to rejoice." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or occupational name to someone who was a performer, a jester, or perhaps someone with a joyful or playful demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeudy can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a person named "Radulfus Jeudy" who held lands in the county of Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname Jeudy was Jean Jeudy, a French troubadour and poet who was born in Rouen, Normandy, around 1230. His poetic works, which often celebrated courtly love and chivalry, were highly regarded during his lifetime and have been preserved in various manuscripts.

During the 14th century, a family bearing the name Jeudy was documented as residing in the village of Jeudy, located in the Manche department of Normandy. It is possible that the name originated from this place name, which itself may have been derived from the Old French word "jeu" or "jouer."

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Jeudy was Jacques Jeudy (1520-1589), a French merchant and explorer who is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to establish trade relations with the indigenous people of Brazil.

Another notable individual with the surname Jeudy was Jean-Baptiste Jeudy (1678-1745), a French painter and engraver who was born in Paris. He is renowned for his intricate engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects, many of which can be found in prestigious collections throughout Europe.

It is worth noting that the surname Jeudy has also been recorded with various spellings throughout history, such as Jeudie, Jeudy, Jeudi, and Jeudye, reflecting the regional variations and phonetic adaptations that occurred over time.

While the surname Jeudy may not be as widespread as some other French surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as literature, exploration, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeudy

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

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

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