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

Jordi, 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 Jordi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jordi in America

Jordi is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jordi surname appeared 125 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 Jordi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jordi 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 Jordi

The surname Jordi is of Catalan origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the region of Catalonia, located in northeastern Spain. It is believed to be derived from the Latin name "Georgius," which later evolved into the Catalan form "Jordi."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jordi can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a 13th-century document that recorded the distribution of lands and properties after the Christian conquest of Valencia. This document mentions individuals with the surname Jordi, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

The name Jordi has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For instance, the town of Sant Jordi, located in the province of Barcelona, bears the name and is thought to have influenced the surname's development. Additionally, the name may have connections to other place names derived from the Latin word "Georgius," such as the French town of Saint-Georges.

In terms of notable historical figures bearing the surname Jordi, one can mention Jordi de Sant Jordi (c. 1368-1424), a renowned Catalan poet and knight who served under the Crown of Aragon. His works, including the famous "Cants de Amor," are considered seminal pieces of Catalan literature.

Another prominent individual was Jordi Joan (c. 1398-1458), a Catalan sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of several notable Gothic buildings, including the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona.

In the realm of art, Jordi Rubió i Balaguer (1887-1982), a Catalan philologist and literary historian, made significant contributions to the study of Catalan literature and culture. His extensive research and publications shed light on the rich literary heritage of the region.

Moving forward in time, Jordi Pujol i Soley (1930-2023), a Catalan politician and writer, served as the first President of the Generalitat de Catalunya (the Catalan Government) from 1980 to 2003. He played a pivotal role in promoting Catalan autonomy and cultural identity during his time in office.

Lastly, Jordi Savall (born 1942) is a renowned Catalan musician and conductor who has gained international recognition for his expertise in early music, particularly in the interpretation of medieval and Renaissance works. His extensive discography and performances have contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of historical music traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jordi

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

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

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