Explore the Family Name Jelle
The meaning of Jelle
1. English, Scottish, and northern Irish: probably a variant of Jelley. 2. Norwegian: variant of Hjelle. 3. Somali: from the Somali personal name Jelle, derived from jeel ‘desire’. — Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Jurgen. Scandinavian Jorgen, Obert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Jelle" saw a slight increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,750th in popularity and this rank marginally improved to 64,721 by 2010, marking a 0.04% change. The total count of individuals with the last name "Jelle" also rose from 287 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, indicating an approximately 7% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly dipped by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #64,721 | 0.04% |
| Count | 287 | 307 | 6.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jelle
On examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Jelle", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased from 92.68% in 2000 to 85.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Black ethnicity increased substantially from 4.18% to 10.42%, signifying a whopping 149.28% change. Additionally, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity at 1.95% in 2010 which was not present in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged with their numbers likely suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 85.99% | -7.22% |
| Black | 4.18% | 10.42% | 149.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |