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

Jewison, 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 Jewison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jewison in America

Jewison is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jewison surname appeared 265 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 Jewison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jewison 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 Jewison

The surname JEWISON is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Jewison or a similar-sounding location. The name may have evolved from an earlier spelling such as "Jeuison" or "Jewesson."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JEWISON surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire in 1327, where a John Jewison is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in northern England by the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the JEWISON surname can be found in various parish records and historical documents across England. For instance, in 1563, a Robert Jewison is recorded in the parish registers of St. Peter's Church in York.

The JEWISON surname may have connections to certain place names or locations, although the exact derivation remains uncertain. Some scholars speculate that it could be related to the village of Jewison in Northamptonshire, while others suggest a link to the town of Euxton in Lancashire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the JEWISON surname. One such figure was Sir John Jewison (1579-1648), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1637-1638. Another prominent bearer of the name was William Jewison (1677-1744), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several churches and estates in the 18th century.

In the literary realm, the surname JEWISON is associated with the English writer and poet, Thomas Jewison (1804-1878). His works include "The Wanderer's Return" and "Poems and Translations," published in the mid-19th century.

Moving into more recent times, the JEWISON name gained fame through the Canadian filmmaker and producer, Norman Jewison (born 1926). He is best known for directing acclaimed films such as "In the Heat of the Night," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "Moonstruck."

While the JEWISON surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and colonization. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, and its history is intertwined with various locations and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jewison

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

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

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