Explore the Family Name Jorda
The meaning of Jorda
Catalan (Jordà): from the personal name Jordà (see Jordan).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jorda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jorda saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 73,412 to 74,141, a change of -0.99%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 6.1% during the same time period, from 246 to 261 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #74,141 | -0.99% |
| Count | 246 | 261 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jorda
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jorda, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation rose by 23.62%, while the representation among those identifying as two or more races went from 0% to 2.3%. White representation decreased by -11.56%, although it still held the majority at 52.49%. Hispanic representation increased slightly by 4.45%, and Black representation also saw an increase, rising by 21.27%. No representation was reported among American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.35% | 52.49% | -11.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.29% | 22.61% | 23.62% |
| Hispanic | 15.04% | 15.71% | 4.45% |
| Black | 5.69% | 6.9% | 21.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |