Explore the Family Name Jamie
The meaning of Jamie
Scottish (mainly Angus): from a Scots pet form of the personal name James.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jamie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Jamie" has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,657th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 39,960th position, an increase of 4.07%. The number of individuals bearing this name also increased from 492 to 549 over the decade, reflecting an 11.59% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people named Jamie for every 100,000 residents in the US saw a slight rise, moving from 0.18 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #39,960 | 4.07% |
| Count | 492 | 549 | 11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jamie
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Jamie." In 2000, 61.99% of bearers were White, decreasing to 53.19% by 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation under the name increased from 27.03% to 34.06%. Additionally, there was a notable increase in Black representation, rising from 4.88% to 7.47%. Asian or Pacific Islander representation showed a small decrease, moving from 3.66% to 3.46%. Interestingly, by 2010, 0.91% of people with the surname identified as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories that were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.99% | 53.19% | -14.2% |
| Hispanic | 27.03% | 34.06% | 26.01% |
| Black | 4.88% | 7.47% | 53.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.66% | 3.46% | -5.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |