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

Jolon, 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 Jolon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jolon in America

Jolon is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jolon surname appeared 169 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 Jolon.

The history of the last name Jolon

The surname Jolon is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the early medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "jolo," meaning "to jump" or "to leap," possibly referring to an agile or energetic ancestor.

One of the earliest known records of the name Jolon can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the 10th century, which mentions a landowner named Sancho Jolon in the region of La Rioja, Spain.

In the 12th century, the name appears in the Libro Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a record of land ownership and taxation in the Kingdom of Castile, indicating the presence of the Jolon family in various villages and towns across northern Spain.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Jolon include Juan Jolon (c. 1340-1412), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, and María Jolon (1492-1576), a respected midwife and healer in the village of Laguardia.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Jolon name spread to other parts of Europe, particularly France and the Netherlands, as Basque merchants and traders established communities in these regions. One notable figure from this era was Pierre Jolon (1587-1648), a French navigator and explorer who accompanied Samuel de Champlain on several expeditions to the New World.

In the 18th century, the Jolon surname can be found in various records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, including Mexico and Argentina. One such individual was Manuel Jolon (1732-1804), a military officer and rancher in the region of Baja California.

As the Jolon family dispersed across different regions and countries, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Jolón, Jolón, and Jolón, reflecting local linguistic influences and customs.

Throughout history, the surname Jolon has been associated with a diverse range of professions and individuals, including artisans, merchants, explorers, and military figures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and widespread diaspora of the Basque people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jolon

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

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 Jolon 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.

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

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