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

Jones, 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 Jones surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jones in America

Jones is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jones surname appeared 110 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 Jones.

The history of the last name Jones

The surname JONESI is believed to have originated in Wales during the medieval period. It is derived from the Welsh personal name "Jones," which itself is a patronymic form of the name "John." The final "i" in JONESI is likely a variant spelling or an Anglicized version of the name.

JONESI was a common surname in various parts of Wales, particularly in the northern regions such as Anglesey, Caernarfonshire, and Denbighshire. Some early recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval Welsh manuscripts and records, such as the Peniarth Manuscripts from the 14th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname JONESI was Rhys ap Ieuan Jonesi, a Welsh landowner and nobleman who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the region of Anglesey and is mentioned in several historical documents from that time.

In the 16th century, there are records of a John Jonesi, a merchant and trader from Caernarfonshire. He was involved in the thriving wool trade between Wales and England during the Tudor period.

During the 17th century, a notable figure with the JONESI surname was Edward Jonesi (1594-1669), a Welsh clergyman and author. He wrote several religious works and served as a vicar in various parishes in North Wales.

Another significant individual was William Jonesi (1675-1749), a Welsh scholar and antiquarian. He was born in Denbighshire and is known for his extensive research on Welsh history, language, and literature.

In the 18th century, Evan Jonesi (1720-1789) was a renowned Welsh poet and writer. He was born in Anglesey and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Welsh literary tradition of that era.

Throughout history, the JONESI surname has been associated with various locations in Wales, such as the towns of Bangor, Caernarfon, and Holywell, as well as the islands of Anglesey and Bardsey. Some variations in spelling, such as Jones, Jonesy, and Jonasi, have also been documented over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jones

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

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

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