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

Jodway, 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 Jodway surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jodway in America

Jodway is the 61436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jodway surname appeared 327 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 Jodway.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jodway 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 Jodway

The surname Jodway is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Dorset. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "jidd" and "weg," which translates to "the road" or "the way." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a prominent road or pathway.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jodway can be found in the Assize Rolls of Dorset, dated around 1270. These legal records document a certain "Ricardus de Jodway" in connection with a land dispute. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 13th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Jodway appeared in various spellings, such as "Jodwaye," "Jodweye," and "Jodwey." These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that era. One notable figure from this period was Sir William Jodway, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 under King Henry V.

In the 16th century, the Jodway family held lands in the parish of Winterborne Stickland, Dorset. Records from this time show a John Jodway, born in 1542, who served as a local magistrate and landowner. His son, Thomas Jodway (1578-1648), was a prominent merchant and alderman in the nearby town of Poole.

During the 17th century, the name Jodway began to spread beyond Dorset, with branches of the family establishing themselves in other parts of England. One notable figure from this period was Richard Jodway (1620-1692), a Puritan clergyman and author who served as a minister in Warwickshire.

In the 18th century, the Jodway name appeared in various records across the country, including parish registers, tax rolls, and military records. One prominent individual was Sir Henry Jodway (1732-1808), a naval officer who served with distinction in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War.

As the centuries progressed, the Jodway surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Some notable examples include William Jodway (1807-1885), a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London, and Emily Jodway (1867-1942), a pioneering female journalist and women's rights activist.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jodway

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

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

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