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

Jordy, 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 Jordy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jordy in America

Jordy is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jordy surname appeared 241 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 Jordy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jordy 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 Jordy

The surname Jordy has its origins in France, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "jord," which means "farm" or "land." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived or worked on a farm or owned land.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various manuscripts and records from the Normandy region of France. One notable example is a record from 1275 that mentions a person named "Richart de Jordy," indicating that the surname was already in use at that time.

As the name spread throughout France, different spellings emerged, such as "Jourdy," "Jordie," and "Jordye." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the evolving nature of spelling conventions over time.

During the Middle Ages, the Jordy name was also associated with several small villages and hamlets in various regions of France, including Jordy-sur-Orne in Normandy and Jordy-le-Petit in Burgundy. These place names may have contributed to the further spread and adoption of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Jordy surname was Jean Jordy, a prominent merchant and landowner from Rouen, who lived from around 1380 to 1452. Another notable figure was Pierre Jordy (1501-1568), a French scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Jordy family settled in the Champagne region of France. One member, Jacques Jordy (1628-1701), became a respected winemaker and vineyard owner, contributing to the region's renowned wine industry.

During the French Revolution, a prominent figure with the Jordy surname was Antoine Jordy (1758-1834), a lawyer and political activist who played a role in the events of the revolutionary period.

As the name spread beyond France, it found its way into other European countries and eventually to the Americas. One example is John Jordy (1837-1912), an American writer and journalist who was born in Pennsylvania and wrote extensively on various topics.

Throughout its long history, the surname Jordy has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experiences that have shaped its legacy over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jordy

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

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

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