2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Jusay
A variation of the French surname Jossaye, denoting one from Jossaye, France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Jusay. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jusay 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Jusay in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jusay, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jusay
Among Census respondents with the surname Jusay, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Jusay 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 Jusay surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander89.4% · 93
- White2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jusay
Jusay 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
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,842 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 4,842 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 Jusay 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 | #158,432 | #153,590 | 3.1% |
| Count | 102 | 104 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jusay bearers went from 102 to 104 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 4,842 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #153,590.
FAQ
Jusay surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jusay?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Jusay. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Jusay?
Jusay ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Jusay. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Jusay.
Has Jusay become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jusay went from 102 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Jusay?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jusay, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Jusay in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jusay appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (89.4%), White (2.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Jusay (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 Jusay mean?
A variation of the French surname Jossaye, denoting one from Jossaye, France. 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 Jusay (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Jusay?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.