Explore the Family Name St. Jacques
The meaning of St. Jacques
1. French Canadian (also Saint-Jacques): nickname with the French prefix Saint as an (ironic) attachment to the personal name or surname Jacques. The surname Saint-Jacques is not found in France. 2. Haitian (also Saint-Jacques): from Saint-Jacques, a nickname, ornamental name, or personal name composed of the French prefix Saint and the personal name Jacques (compare 1 above). History: In North America, the surname in 1 above was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Jacques-Joseph Cheval dit Saint-Jacques from Tournai in Belgium, who married Marie Cousineau in Montreal, QC, in 1725. His descendants also bear altered forms of the dit name, such as St. James. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Armand, Benoit, Eudore, Fernand, Francois, Octave, Raoul, Yves.
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How common is the last name St. Jacques in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname St. Jacques has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 33,876 in prevalence, which then fell to 34,618 by 2010, a decrease of 2.19%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 634 to 653, a growth of 3.0%. The proportion of people named St. Jacques per 100,000 population also saw a decline of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #34,618 | -2.19% |
| Count | 634 | 653 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name St. Jacques
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname St. Jacques, again using the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a notable consistency and some slight changes. There were no recorded instances of St. Jacques being an Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native surname in either 2000 or 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, maintaining a stable presence of around 87% in both years. The proportion of those identifying as Black or having two or more races both decreased, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 55.06% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 87.44% | -0.3% |
| Black | 7.73% | 7.5% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.45% | 55.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.07% | -51.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |