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

Jiminian, 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 Jiminian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jiminian in America

Jiminian is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jiminian surname appeared 460 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 Jiminian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jiminian 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 Jiminian

The surname "JIMINIAN" is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have originated in the 15th century in the region of Andalusia, specifically in the city of Jaén. It is derived from the Arabic word "jimina," which means "small palm tree" or "date palm."

In the early days of the Spanish Reconquista, when the Christian kingdoms were gradually retaking control of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, many Arabic place names and words were adopted into the Spanish language. The name "JIMINIAN" is thought to have been derived from one of these place names, possibly a town or village where date palms were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "JIMINIAN" can be found in the archives of the city of Jaén, where a record from 1492 mentions a certain "Juan Jiminian," who was a landowner and farmer. This coincides with the time when the Moors were expelled from the region, and many of their Arabic place names and words were integrated into the local Spanish dialect.

In the 16th century, the name "JIMINIAN" began to spread throughout Spain, particularly in the southern regions that had been under Moorish rule for centuries. During this time, a notable figure bearing this surname was Diego Jiminian (1520-1587), a prominent architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in Seville.

Another historical figure with the surname "JIMINIAN" was María Jiminian (1645-1721), a renowned poet and playwright from Granada. Her works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and helped to establish her as one of the most influential literary figures of the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 18th century, the "JIMINIAN" surname crossed the Atlantic and established roots in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One notable bearer of this name was Francisco Jiminian (1735-1810), a Venezuelan military leader who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from Spain.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure with the "JIMINIAN" surname was Alejandro Jiminian (1820-1892), a Mexican statesman and diplomat who served as his country's ambassador to several European nations, including France and the United Kingdom.

As the centuries passed, the "JIMINIAN" surname continued to spread and evolve, with various spellings and variations emerging in different regions. However, its connection to the Arabic word "jimina" and its roots in the Andalusian region of Spain have remained a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jiminian

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

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

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