Explore the Family Name Jago
The meaning of Jago
Cornish: from a Cornish form of the Middle English personal name Jakke (see Jack).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jago in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jago has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,052 in popularity with a count of 531 individuals holding this name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 43,511, with only 496 individuals identified as Jagos. This represents a reduction of 11.42% in the rank and a reduction of 6.59% in the count. The proportion per 100k also fell by 15% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #43,511 | -11.42% |
| Count | 531 | 496 | -6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jago
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Jago surname identify as White, making up 90.32% of the total in 2010, a slight decrease from 90.40% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 4.23% of the total in 2010, down from 4.52% in 2000. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.82% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Jago identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.4% | 90.32% | -0.09% |
| Black | 4.52% | 4.23% | -6.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 2.22% | 31.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 2.02% | -28.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |