Explore the Family Name Jajo
The meaning of Jajo
Assyrian/Chaldean: from a pet form of the personal name Gīwārgīs ‘George’ (see Gewargis).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jajo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jajo has been steadily growing in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held a rank of 78,838 but by 2010, it had advanced significantly to a rank of 59,901, indicating an increase of approximately 24.02%. Similarly, the total count of people bearing this surname rose from 225 in 2000 to 337 in 2010, marking an impressive growth rate of 49.78%. When adjusted for population change, the proportion of individuals with the surname Jajo per 100k people also increased by 37.5% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #59,901 | 24.02% |
| Count | 225 | 337 | 49.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jajo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jajo also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the largest ethnic group was White at 79.56%, which slightly increased to 80.71% by 2010. The second largest group identified as having two or more ethnicities, although this proportion reduced from 12.89% to 6.82% during the same period. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders doubled from 3.56% to 7.12%, while the Hispanic group saw a growth of 26.00%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.56% | 80.71% | 1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.56% | 7.12% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 12.89% | 6.82% | -47.09% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5.04% | 26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |