Explore the Family Name Jorden
The meaning of Jorden
1. English: variant of Jordan. 2. North German (mainly Jörden): probably a variant of Jordan. Compare Yerden and Yerdon.
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How common is the last name Jorden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jorden has maintained a relatively steady popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,024th most popular surname in the United States while by 2010, it slipped slightly to the 15,194th position, indicating a decrease of 1.13%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Jorden actually increased from 1,804 in 2000 to 1,939 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.48%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a minimal decrease from 0.67 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,024 | #15,194 | -1.13% |
| Count | 1,804 | 1,939 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.66 | -1.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jorden
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Jorden also experienced some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of ethnicity, the largest percentage of people with the surname Jorden identified as White, although this number decreased slightly from 61.64% in 2000 to 59.82% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was Black, with a virtually unchanged percentage of 32.98% in 2000 to 32.80% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.55% to 1.13%, and those acknowledging two or more races increased significantly from 1.55% to 2.63%. Those who identified as Hispanic also rose from 2.83% to 3.35%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a decrease from 0.44% to 0.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.64% | 59.82% | -2.95% |
| Black | 32.98% | 32.8% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 3.35% | 18.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.63% | 69.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 1.13% | 105.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0.26% | -40.91% |