Explore the Family Name Jemmett
The meaning of Jemmett
English (southern): from the Middle English personal name Jemet, a diminutive of Jem, a pet form of James.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jemmett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jemmett was ranked 111,740th in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 113,791st in 2010, a change of -1.84%. The number of individuals carrying the surname increased from 146 in 2000 to 154 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #113,791 | -1.84% |
| Count | 146 | 154 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jemmett
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Jemmett surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 99.32% in 2000 to 98.70% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other categories of ethnic identity: Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero percentages for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.32% | 98.7% | -0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |