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

Jockel, 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 Jockel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jockel in America

Jockel is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jockel surname appeared 183 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 Jockel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jockel 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 Jockel

The surname JOCKEL is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It emerged as a diminutive form of the medieval German personal name Jockel, which itself derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in various German regions, particularly in areas such as Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest known bearers of the JOCKEL surname was Hans JOCKEL, a merchant from Nuremberg who lived in the 15th century. Historical records indicate his involvement in the thriving trade routes of the time, facilitating the exchange of goods between various German cities and beyond.

In the 16th century, the JOCKEL name appeared in the town of Wittenberg, where Martin Luther, the famous German reformer, had a close association with a family bearing this surname. It is believed that one of Luther's followers and supporters was a man named Johannes JOCKEL, who played a role in the spread of Protestant teachings during the Reformation.

Moving into the 17th century, the JOCKEL name gained prominence in the arts, with Johann JOCKEL (1588-1658), a German painter and engraver from Saxony. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, were highly sought after by patrons across Europe during his lifetime.

The 18th century saw the rise of a notable figure named Friedrich JOCKEL (1701-1778), a German jurist and legal scholar from Halle. His influential writings on civil law and judicial reform contributed significantly to the development of modern legal systems in Germany and beyond.

As the centuries progressed, the JOCKEL surname continued to spread across various regions, with bearers making their mark in diverse fields. One such individual was Karl JOCKEL (1832-1914), a renowned German botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in South America and the Caribbean.

While these are just a few examples, the JOCKEL surname has a rich history spanning centuries, with individuals making their mark in various aspects of society, from commerce and religion to the arts and sciences. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the cultural and historical significance of this German name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jockel

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

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

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