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

Jordet, 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 Jordet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jordet in America

Jordet is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jordet surname appeared 178 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 Jordet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jordet 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 Jordet

The surname Jordet originated in Norway during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is a topographic name derived from the Old Norse word "jorð," meaning "earth" or "land," and likely referred to someone who lived on or owned a parcel of land or a farm.

Jordet is believed to have first emerged in the western regions of Norway, particularly in the counties of Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane, where many farms and settlements were established during the Viking Age and the early medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jordet can be found in the Norwegian census records from the 16th century. In these records, the name appears with various spellings, such as "Jordett," "Jordett," and "Jordett," reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname Jordet is Peder Jordet (1602-1678), a prominent farmer and landowner from the village of Voss in Hordaland County. He was known for his extensive landholdings and his role in the local community.

Another notable individual was Knut Jordet (1756-1832), a respected blacksmith and craftsman from the town of Lærdal in Sogn og Fjordane County. His metalwork and forged tools were highly regarded in the region during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Ingrid Jordet (1823-1897) gained recognition as a skilled weaver and textile artist from the town of Voss. Her intricate and colorful woven tapestries were celebrated throughout Norway and became an important part of the country's cultural heritage.

Olav Jordet (1875-1943) was a prominent educator and school administrator from the town of Ulvik in Hordaland County. He was instrumental in establishing several schools in the region and advocating for improved educational opportunities for children in rural areas.

Another notable figure was Sigrid Jordet (1898-1986), a pioneering Norwegian mountaineer and adventurer. She was among the first women to conquer several challenging peaks in the Norwegian mountains and was known for her daring spirit and love of outdoor exploration.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Jordet throughout history, highlighting its Norwegian roots and its connection to the land and rural communities in the western regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jordet

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

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

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