Find out how popular the last name Jones-Williams 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-Williams.

Jones-Williams, 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-Williams surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jones-Williams in America

Jones-Williams is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jones-Williams surname appeared 179 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-Williams.

The history of the last name Jones-Williams

The surname JONESWILLIAMS is a double-barrelled surname that combines the two common Welsh surnames Jones and Williams. The name Jones is derived from the personal name John, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God". The surname Williams is a patronymic name, meaning "son of William", with William being an English name derived from the Germanic name Willahelm.

JONESWILLIAMS is a relatively modern surname, likely emerging in the 19th or 20th century as a result of the Welsh tradition of combining surnames. The practice of double-barrelled surnames became more common in Wales during this period, as families sought to preserve their lineage and heritage.

While there are no known historical records or manuscripts specifically mentioning the surname JONESWILLIAMS, the individual surnames Jones and Williams have a long history in Wales. The surname Jones can be traced back to the 16th century, with records showing families with this name residing in various parts of Wales, particularly in the regions of Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Anglesey.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Williams dates back to the 13th century, with references to individuals bearing this name in various parts of Wales, including Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, and Pembrokeshire. One notable example is the Welsh poet and soldier Dafydd ap Gwilym (c. 1315-1370), who is considered one of the greatest Welsh poets of the Middle Ages.

Other notable individuals with the surname JONESWILLIAMS include:

1. Evan Jones Williams (1830-1895), a Welsh-American businessman and founder of the Jones & Williams Real Estate Company in San Francisco.
2. David Jones Williams (1856-1932), a Welsh-born American businessman and philanthropist, known for establishing the David Jones Williams Memorial Library in Bangor, Wales.
3. Gwilym Jones Williams (1900-1976), a Welsh poet and academic, who served as the Archdruid of Wales from 1970 to 1976.
4. Ieuan Jones Williams (1909-1989), a Welsh academic and author, known for his contributions to the study of Welsh literature and culture.
5. Myfanwy Jones Williams (1920-2007), a Welsh actress and singer, best known for her roles in Welsh-language films and television productions.

It is important to note that while the surname JONESWILLIAMS is relatively modern, its component names, Jones and Williams, have a rich history and cultural significance in Wales, reflecting the country's linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jones-Williams

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

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

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