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

Jofre, 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 Jofre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jofre in America

Jofre is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jofre surname appeared 298 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 Jofre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jofre 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 Jofre

The surname Jofre is of Catalan origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the region of Catalonia, located in northeastern Spain and adjacent parts of France. It is believed to derive from the personal name Gaufridus, a Germanic name composed of the elements "gau" (territory) and "frid" (peace), signifying "peaceful territory" or "territory's peace."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jofre can be found in the 11th century Catalan manuscript "Liber Feudorum Maior," which documents feudal holdings and transactions. This suggests that the name was already in use among the nobility or landed gentry of the region during that time.

In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Ramon Jofre, a troubadour and poet from Roussillon, a historical region spanning the modern-day border between France and Spain. His works, preserved in various medieval manuscripts, provide valuable insights into the cultural and literary traditions of the era.

The name Jofre can also be found in historical records from the 13th century, such as the "Llibre del Repartiment," which documented the distribution of land and properties after the Christian conquest of Valencia in 1238. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been among the settlers or colonists who helped establish Christian rule in the region.

During the 14th century, a prominent figure with the surname Jofre was Ferrer Jofre, a Catalan nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the War of the Two Peters between the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile (1356-1369). His name appears in chronicles and accounts of the conflict, highlighting the prominence of the Jofre family during this period.

In the 15th century, the surname Jofre is associated with Joan Jofre, a renowned Catalan sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of notable buildings, such as the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona. His artistic legacy and works stand as a testament to the cultural and artistic achievements of individuals bearing this surname.

Over the centuries, the surname Jofre has undergone various spelling variations, including Jofra, Jaufre, and Gaufre, reflecting the linguistic and orthographic changes that occurred in the Catalan and Occitan languages. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain firmly rooted in the historical and cultural traditions of the Catalan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jofre

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

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

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