Explore the Family Name Jordon
The meaning of Jordon
English: variant of Jordan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jordon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jordon has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 6118th in popularity and had a count of 5165, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 8184 with a count of 4052. This represents a decrease in popularity rank by 33.77% and a decrease in count by 21.55%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 28.27%, from 1.91 in 2000 to 1.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,118 | #8,184 | -33.77% |
| Count | 5,165 | 4,052 | -21.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.91 | 1.37 | -28.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jordon
When it comes to ethnic identity, there were some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 for those carrying the Jordon surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The greatest increase was seen within the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which saw a rise of 390%, going from 0.10 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic group by 79.80%, moving from 2.03 to 3.65. However, a slight decrease was observed in those identifying as White (from 56.17 to 55.55), Black (from 38.64 to 37.07) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 1.03 to 0.74). The group identifying as two or more races increased by 22.66%, from 2.03 in 2000 to 2.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.17% | 55.55% | -1.1% |
| Black | 38.64% | 37.07% | -4.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.65% | 79.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.49% | 22.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 0.74% | -28.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.49% | 390% |