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

Jodrey, 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 Jodrey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jodrey in America

Jodrey is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jodrey surname appeared 289 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 Jodrey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jodrey 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 Jodrey

The surname Jodrey originated in France and has its roots in the Old French language. It is believed to have derived from the French word "jodre," which means "to joke" or "to jest." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone known for their humorous or playful nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jodrey surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. Historical records from that time period, such as tax rolls and parish registers, have documented variations of the spelling, including Jodrei, Jodray, and Jodrez.

One notable figure bearing the Jodrey surname was Jean Jodrey, a French merchant and trader who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several commercial documents from the city of Rouen, detailing his business dealings in textiles and spices.

In the 16th century, the Jodrey surname began to appear in English records as French Huguenot refugees sought refuge in England following religious persecution. One such individual was Pierre Jodrey, born in 1575, who settled in the town of Colchester, Essex, and is recorded in the parish records there.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Jodrey name continued to spread across Europe, with some descendants migrating to the American colonies. One notable figure from this period was William Jodrey, born in 1698 in Dorset, England, who later immigrated to Virginia and became a successful tobacco farmer.

Another prominent individual with the Jodrey surname was Robert Jodrey, a French-Canadian born in 1789 in Quebec. He was a noted explorer and fur trader, traveling extensively throughout the Canadian wilderness and establishing trade routes with various Native American tribes.

As the centuries progressed, the Jodrey name continued to be carried by individuals across various professions and regions, contributing to the rich tapestry of history and culture associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jodrey

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

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

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