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

Jordt, 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 Jordt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jordt in America

Jordt is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jordt surname appeared 177 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 Jordt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jordt 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 Jordt

The surname Jordt is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "jord," which means "earth" or "land." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as farmers or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jordt can be found in the Bremische Jahrbücher, a historical chronicle from the 14th century. This document mentions a certain Hinrich Jordt, who lived in the city of Bremen during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Jordt (1505-1573) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Hamburg. His name can be found in various historical records and documents from the period.

The Jordt surname also had a presence in the Rhineland region of Germany, as evidenced by the birth of Johanna Jordt in the town of Köln (Cologne) in 1625. This region was known for its rich agricultural traditions, further supporting the name's connection to land and farming.

During the 17th century, the surname Jordt spread to other parts of Europe through migration and trade. One notable figure was Jan Jordt (1638-1712), a Dutch painter and engraver from Amsterdam, who was renowned for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the Dutch countryside.

Another significant individual bearing the Jordt surname was Friedrich Jordt (1789-1862), a German mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and authored several scientific publications during his lifetime.

Throughout history, the surname Jordt has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Jordte, Jordten, and Jördten. This was likely due to regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices across different areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jordt

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

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

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