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

Jockers, 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 Jockers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jockers in America

Jockers is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jockers surname appeared 207 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 Jockers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jockers 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 Jockers

The surname JOCKERS is of German origin, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the Rhineland region of Germany, where it was likely derived from an occupational name for a jockey or horse rider.

The name's etymology can be traced back to the Middle Low German word "jocke," which means a small horse or pony. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the JOCKERS surname may have been individuals involved in the horse-riding profession, such as stable workers, jockeys, or horse trainers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JOCKERS name can be found in the town records of Cologne, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. The entry mentions a certain "Johannes Jockers" who resided in the city during that time period.

In the 16th century, the JOCKERS name appears in several historical documents and records from the Rhineland region, indicating its continued presence and spread throughout the area. One notable example is the mention of a "Hans Jockers" in the church records of the village of Xanten, located near the Dutch border, in the year 1567.

As the name spread across Germany and Europe, various spelling variations emerged, such as Jocker, Jockersen, and Jockerts. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and regional variations in pronunciation.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the JOCKERS surname, including:

1. Johann Jockers (1568-1624), a German goldsmith and engraver from Nuremberg, renowned for his intricate metalwork and jewelry designs.

2. Heinrich Jockers (1792-1868), a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Jena and wrote extensively on the relationship between religion and science.

3. Wilhelm Jockers (1853-1927), a German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin and other cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

4. Theodor Jockers (1820-1895), a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Jockers & Co. steel manufacturing company in Dortmund, which became one of the largest steel producers in the region.

5. Friedrich Jockers (1889-1957), a German military officer who served in both World War I and World War II, rising to the rank of General in the Wehrmacht during the latter conflict.

While the JOCKERS surname has its roots in the Rhineland region of Germany, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and the world due to migration and immigration patterns, contributing to its global presence today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jockers

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

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

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