Explore the Family Name Jayme
The meaning of Jayme
Spanish: variant of Jaime.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jayme in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Jayme' saw a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,252nd most popular surname but climbed to the 45,959th spot in 2010, marking an increase of nearly 20 percent. The count of individuals with the 'Jayme' surname also grew by roughly 39 percent, from 333 in 2000 to 464 in 2010. This resulted in a proportional increase from 0.12 to 0.16 per 100,000 people, or around 33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #45,959 | 19.73% |
| Count | 333 | 464 | 39.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jayme
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Jayme' revealed some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Jaymes who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by approximately 8 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced a slight increase of about 6 percent. Conversely, the percentage of Jaymes identifying as White decreased by 8 percent, and those identifying with two or more races saw a more dramatic decrease of roughly 37 percent. Notably, there were no Jaymes identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.83% | 37.72% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 34.23% | 36.21% | 5.78% |
| White | 21.32% | 19.61% | -8.02% |
| Two or More Races | 9.31% | 5.82% | -37.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |