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

Jorrín, 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 Jorrín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jorrín in America

Jorrín is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jorrín surname appeared 192 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 Jorrín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jorrín 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 Jorrín

The surname Jorrin has its origins in Spain, with its earliest records dating back to the 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "jorrin," which means a small jug or pitcher. This suggests that the original bearers of this name may have been associated with pottery or ceramic crafts.

During the medieval period, the name Jorrin was predominantly found in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, where pottery and ceramic production flourished. It is possible that the name appeared in some local records or documents from those areas, though specific mentions are not widely documented.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jorrin can be traced back to Alonso Jorrin, a potter from the town of Triana, near Seville, who lived in the late 15th century. His work contributed to the renowned ceramic traditions of that region.

In the 16th century, the name Jorrin appears in connection with the town of Jorrin, located in the province of Burgos, Castile. It is likely that the surname derived from this place name, possibly indicating the place of origin for some families bearing the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Jorrin include Fray Alonso Jorrin, a Spanish Franciscan friar and writer who lived in the 17th century. He authored several religious texts and was known for his contributions to the literary and theological spheres of his time.

Another prominent figure was Pedro Jorrin, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Americas in the 16th century. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions and played a role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the New World.

In the 18th century, Juan Jorrin was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of San Agustín in Seville. His work exemplified the Baroque architectural style prevalent during that period.

The 19th century saw the birth of José Jorrin, a Spanish painter and illustrator celebrated for his landscape and genre paintings. He was particularly known for his depictions of rural life and Spanish traditions.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Miguel Jorrin was a prominent Spanish composer and musician who made significant contributions to the development of flamenco music. His compositions and performances helped popularize this art form both within and beyond Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jorrín

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

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

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