Explore the Family Name Jourdan
The meaning of Jourdan
1. French (mainly southern): variant of Jourdain, a cognate of 2 below. This surname is also found in Germany, attested as a Huguenot name. 2. English: variant of Jordan. History: André Jourdan/Jordan from Cazouls-lès-Béziers in Hérault, France, married first Marie-Anne Babeu in Saint-Philippe, QC, in 1760, and second Ludivine Richard in Saint-Philippe in 1777. Some characteristic forenames: French Dominique, Gabrielle, Henri, Lucien, Pierre, Raoul, Yves.
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How common is the last name Jourdan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jourdan has seen a slight increase in its prevalence from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 11,978th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up slightly to 11,965th place. The total number of individuals with this surname also increased by approximately 9.15%, rising from 2,393 in 2000 to 2,612 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Jourdan per 100k remained static at 0.89.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,978 | #11,965 | 0.11% |
| Count | 2,393 | 2,612 | 9.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jourdan
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Jourdan. Between 2000 and 2010, there were some notable shifts. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 51.52%, while those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 30.14%. Those who identified as Hispanic rose by 39.09%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as white decreased by 2.74% and those identifying as black dropped by 1.90%. Lastly, there was an increase of 11.99% in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.39% | 75.27% | -2.74% |
| Black | 14.21% | 13.94% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 4.59% | 39.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.67% | 2.99% | 11.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.72% | 30.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.5% | 51.52% |