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

Jorn, 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 Jorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jorn in America

Jorn is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jorn surname appeared 250 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 Jorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jorn 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 Jorn

The surname Jorn is believed to have originated in Denmark during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "jörn," which means iron or sword. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a blacksmith or a warrior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jorn can be found in the Danish census records from the 13th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Jørn" or "Jørne," reflecting its Old Norse roots.

In the 14th century, the name Jorn appeared in several Danish chronicles and historical documents, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of prominence within their communities. One notable example is Jorn Eriksen, a Danish nobleman who lived from 1310 to 1375 and served as a trusted advisor to King Valdemar IV.

The name Jorn also has connections to various place names in Denmark. For instance, the town of Jørnede, located in the northern part of the country, is believed to have derived its name from the surname Jorn, suggesting that a family or individual with this name may have had a strong presence in the area.

As the centuries passed, the surname Jorn spread beyond Denmark and became more widely adopted across Scandinavia and other parts of Europe. One prominent figure who bore this name was Asger Jorn, a Danish artist and philosopher who lived from 1914 to 1973 and was a key figure in the COBRA and Situationist movements.

Another notable individual with the surname Jorn was Erik Jørn Pedersen, a Danish playwright and screenwriter who lived from 1942 to 2012. His works explored themes of identity, family dynamics, and social issues, and he was widely regarded as one of the most influential Danish dramatists of his time.

The name Jorn has also been associated with scientific and academic achievements. For example, Jørn Olsen, a Danish epidemiologist and professor at the University of Copenhagen, has made significant contributions to the field of reproductive epidemiology and has published numerous research papers on maternal and child health.

Throughout its history, the surname Jorn has retained its strong ties to its Nordic roots, reflecting the enduring legacy of the region's cultural and linguistic traditions. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name Jorn continues to carry a sense of strength and resilience, a testament to the rich tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jorn

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

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

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