Explore the Family Name Jardon
The meaning of Jardon
1. French: derivative of Old French jart ‘garden, orchard’, probably used as a nickname for a gardener. 2. Asturian and Galician (Jardón): topographic name from a Castilianized form of xardón ‘holly’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Sergio, Mario, Roberto, Alicia, Arturo, Cesar, Jesus, Jose, Ladislao, Miguel, Milagros, Orlando.
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How common is the last name Jardon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jardon has seen a considerable rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,644th in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 32,079th position, reflecting an increase of about 17%. The count of individuals with the Jardon surname also grew during this period, from 538 to 719, marking a significant increase of approximately 34%. As a result, the proportion of individuals bearing the Jardon surname per 100k people increased by 20%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #32,079 | 16.99% |
| Count | 538 | 719 | 33.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.24 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jardon
When looking at the ethnicity breakdown of the Jardon surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Initially, the majority of individuals with the Jardon surname identified as either White (44.98%) or Hispanic (49.81%). However, in the following decade, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic significantly rose to 66.76%, while those identifying as White dropped to 30.46%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a decrease of over half, going from 3.16% to 1.39%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (0.70%) started identifying with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. There were no individuals with the Jardon surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, whereas in 2000, 1.3% identified with this ethnicity. There remained no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.81% | 66.76% | 34.03% |
| White | 44.98% | 30.46% | -32.28% |
| Black | 3.16% | 1.39% | -56.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |