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

Jover, 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 Jover surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jover in America

Jover is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jover surname appeared 199 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 Jover.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jover 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 Jover

The surname Jover originates from the Catalan region of Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin word "iuvenis," meaning "young man" or "youth." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to someone who appeared youthful or had a youthful demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jover surname appear in medieval Catalan documents and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Jover" or "Jober," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the Jover surname was Ramon Jover, a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Barcelona in the late 14th century. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce during that time.

In the 16th century, the Jover surname gained recognition through the work of Gaspar Jover, a renowned Catalan poet and scholar. Born in 1516, Gaspar Jover's literary contributions helped shape the cultural landscape of the Catalan Renaissance.

Another noteworthy figure was Joan Jover, a Catalan architect who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable churches and public buildings in Barcelona and surrounding areas.

During the 18th century, the Jover surname spread beyond the Catalan region as individuals with this name migrated to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Francisco Jover, a Spanish naval officer born in 1732, who played a role in the exploration and mapping of the Pacific coast of North America.

In the 19th century, Josep Jover, a Catalan politician and philosopher born in 1824, gained prominence for his advocacy of liberal ideals and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

The Jover surname has continued to be prevalent in Spain, particularly in the Catalan region, and has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval times, it has persisted and evolved, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Catalan people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jover

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

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

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