Explore the Family Name Jerde
The meaning of Jerde
Altered form of Norwegian Gjerde.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jerde in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jerde saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 34,630th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 39,212th. The overall count of people with this surname also declined during this period, from 618 to 561, marking a decrease of 9.22%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the surname Jerde per 100,000 people fell by 17.39%, from 0.23 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,630 | #39,212 | -13.23% |
| Count | 618 | 561 | -9.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jerde
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jerde primarily remained stable from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority identified as White, with percentages of 96.12% in 2000 and slightly higher at 96.26% in 2010. There was a minimal increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.75% to 3.03%. Interestingly, in 2000, 0.81% were reported under "two or more races", however, this category was not represented in the 2010 data. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 96.26% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 3.03% | 10.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |