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

Jusay, 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 Jusay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jusay in America

Jusay is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jusay surname appeared 102 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 Jusay.

The history of the last name Jusay

The surname JUSAY is of Spanish origin, originating in the northern regions of Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have its roots in the Basque language, with possible derivations from the words "jausea" or "jausei," which refer to a noble or lord.

During the 13th century, the JUSAY name appeared in various records and documents from the Basque provinces, often associated with landowners and individuals of prominence. One of the earliest recorded instances was in a charter from the town of Bilbao, dated 1278, which mentioned a "Juan de Jusay" as a local nobleman.

As the JUSAY family spread across Spain, variations in spelling emerged, such as Jusaye, Jussay, and Jussaye. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes and record-keepers.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the JUSAY surname was Diego de Jusay, a prominent merchant and shipowner from Seville. He played a significant role in the city's trading activities with the Americas and was involved in the financing of several expeditions to the New World.

Another important historical figure was Juana de Jusay, a skilled embroiderer from Toledo, who lived in the 16th century. Her intricate needlework adorned the vestments of several Spanish monarchs and was highly sought after by the nobility.

During the 17th century, the JUSAY name appeared in various literary works, including a mention in Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel "Don Quixote." The character of Don Pedro de Jusay was described as a wealthy landowner from La Mancha.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the JUSAY surname was Father Francisco de Jusay, a Jesuit missionary who traveled to the Philippines and established several missions in the region. His efforts in spreading Christianity and education among the indigenous populations were widely recognized.

As the JUSAY family continued to spread throughout Spain and its colonies, the name found its way into various historical records and documents, cementing its place in the annals of Spanish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jusay

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

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 Jusay 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.

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

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