Explore the Family Name Jasman
The meaning of Jasman
Americanized form of German Jasmann: of Slavic origin but unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jasman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jasman has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, it held a rank of 54020 which dropped to 58042 in 2010, reflecting a 7.45% change. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 358 to 350 between 2000 and 2010, marking a 2.23% decline. As such, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #58,042 | -7.45% |
| Count | 358 | 350 | -2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jasman
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Jasman, data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides several insights. In 2000, 94.41% of those with this surname identified as White, and by 2010 this had fallen to 90.57%, indicating a 4.07% drop. Furthermore, the percentage identifying as Black marginally decreased from 3.07% to 2.86%. There were some notable changes over this decade with the emergence of new ethnic identities among those carrying the Jasman surname. By 2010, 3.43% identified with two or more races and 2.29% identified as Hispanic. However, Asian/Pacific Islander representation went from 1.4% in 2000 to none in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 90.57% | -4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.43% | 0% |
| Black | 3.07% | 2.86% | -6.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |