2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jovero
A surname derived from the Spanish word "joven" meaning "young" or "youthful."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Jovero. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jovero surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Jovero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jovero, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jovero
The surname Jovero has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "joven," meaning "young." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for a young person or to distinguish between older and younger individuals with the same given name.
The earliest recorded instances of the Jovero surname can be found in various historical documents from the regions of Andalusia and Castile in Spain. One notable example is Juan Jovero, a merchant from Seville who was mentioned in a trade record from 1583.
In the 17th century, the name Jovero appeared in several parish records and municipal documents across Spain. A prominent figure during this time was Alonso Jovero, a renowned painter born in Granada in 1612. His works, primarily religious paintings, can still be found in churches and museums throughout Andalusia.
As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, the Jovero surname also made its way to the New World. In 1674, Francisco Jovero, a soldier from Seville, was part of an expedition to establish settlements in present-day Mexico.
The 18th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the Jovero name. One such figure was María Jovero, a celebrated playwright and poet from Madrid, born in 1724. Her works were widely acclaimed and performed in various theaters across Spain.
Another prominent Jovero was Sebastián Jovero, a military officer who fought in the Spanish-American wars of independence. Born in Cadiz in 1778, he played a significant role in the battles against the revolutionary forces in what is now Colombia and Venezuela.
As the name spread throughout Spain and its colonies, variations in spelling emerged, such as Jovera, Joveira, and Xovero. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.
Throughout history, the Jovero surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, soldiers, merchants, and scholars. While not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has left its mark in historical records and continues to be carried by many families around the world today.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jovero
Among Census respondents with the surname Jovero, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Jovero bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jovero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander78.0% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino11.0% · 12
- Two or more races6.4% · 7
- White4.6% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jovero
Jovero appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,985 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,985 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jovero surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #150,205 | -3.4% |
| Count | 114 | 109 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jovero bearers went from 114 to 109 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,985 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #150,205.
FAQ
Jovero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jovero?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Jovero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Jovero?
Jovero ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Jovero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jovero.
Has Jovero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jovero went from 114 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Jovero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jovero, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Two or More Races (6.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jovero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.0% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jovero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (78.0%), Hispanic (11.0%), Two or More Races (6.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jovero (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jovero mean?
A surname derived from the Spanish word "joven" meaning "young" or "youthful." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jovero (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Jovero?
You can see how many people have the last name Jovero on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.