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

Jorden, 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 Jorden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jorden in America

Jorden is the 15194th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jorden surname appeared 1,939 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Jorden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jorden 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 Jorden

The surname Jorden originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "gyrdan," which means "to gird" or "to encircle." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a circular earthwork or enclosure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jorden can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Iordanus." This suggests that the name had already been established in England by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Jordan," "Jordayn," and "Jordene." These variations reflect the different regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

The name Jorden was particularly prevalent in the counties of Devon, Somerset, and Gloucestershire in southwestern England. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Sir Robert Jorden (1539-1610), an English military leader and landowner who served under Queen Elizabeth I.
2. Edward Jorden (1569-1632), an English physician and writer who published influential works on mental health and melancholy.
3. Thomas Jorden (1590-1650), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the English Civil War.
4. John Jorden (1619-1685), an English clergyman and author of theological works.
5. William Jorden (1611-1685), an English politician and landowner from Wiltshire.

The surname Jorden is also associated with various place names in England, such as Jorden's Hill in Devon and Jorden's Farm in Somerset. These places likely derived their names from individuals bearing the Jorden surname who lived or owned land in those areas.

Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved further, leading to variations such as "Jourdan," "Jordon," and "Jordin." However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in the Old English word "gyrdan" and its association with circular earthworks or enclosures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jorden

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

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

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