Explore the Family Name Jardin
The meaning of Jardin
1. French: from Old French jardin ‘garden’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived by a garden or a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked in one. This may also be a habitational name from (Le) Jardin, the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Dujardin. 2. Spanish (Jardín): from jardín ‘garden’ (see 1 above). 3. English and Scottish (of Norman origin): variant of Jardine, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Mario, Alvaro, Armando, Augusto, Dulce, Edgardo, Francisco, Isaura, Luis, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Jardin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jardin fell between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jardin was the 25,356th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 28,263rd place. This represents a change of -11.46%. Furthermore, the count of individuals carrying the surname dropped from 917 in 2000 to 846 in 2010 – a decrease of 7.74%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a decline of 14.71%, sliding from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,356 | #28,263 | -11.46% |
| Count | 917 | 846 | -7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jardin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jardin based on the Decennial U.S. Census, several changes were noted between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 11.78% to 15.25%, signifying a growth of 29.46%. There was also an increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 6.87% to 8.27% (a 20.38% rise). However, the percentages of those identifying as two or more races and white decreased by 31.46% and 3.31% respectively. Unfortunately, due to suppressed data for privacy reasons, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities for 2010 were not available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.72% | 71.28% | -3.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.78% | 15.25% | 29.46% |
| Hispanic | 6.87% | 8.27% | 20.38% |
| Two or More Races | 5.34% | 3.66% | -31.46% |
| Black | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |