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

Jie, 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 Jie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jie in America

Jie is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jie surname appeared 196 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 Jie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jie 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 Jie

The surname "JIE" is believed to have originated in China, with roots tracing back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is derived from the Chinese character "傑," which means "outstanding" or "prominent." This name was often bestowed upon individuals who achieved great feats or held esteemed positions within society.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name "JIE" gained prominence as several notable figures bore this surname. One such individual was Jie Xisi (1005-1060), a renowned scholar and calligrapher whose works were highly regarded during his lifetime and continue to be studied today.

In ancient Chinese records, the earliest documented mention of the surname "JIE" can be found in the "Zizhi Tongjian," a comprehensive historical text compiled during the Northern Song Dynasty. This work chronicles the lives and achievements of various individuals, including those with the "JIE" surname.

The name "JIE" is also associated with several place names in China. For instance, the city of Jieyang in Guangdong Province derives its name from the combination of the Chinese characters "傑" and "陽," which translates to "outstanding and brilliant."

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname "JIE." One such individual was Jie Zhitui (629-707), a renowned statesman and scholar during the Tang Dynasty. Another was Jie Xuan (1369-1415), a prominent philosopher and educator during the Ming Dynasty.

In more recent times, the "JIE" surname has been carried by individuals such as Jie Qiong (1459-1508), a renowned painter and calligrapher during the Ming Dynasty, and Jie Tao (1624-1705), a prominent scholar and philosopher of the Qing Dynasty.

While the surname "JIE" has its roots in ancient China, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Chinese culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jie

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

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

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