2000
#6,708
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,646
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.72
Uncommon Last name
Jeanbaptiste
A French surname derived from the given name Jean-Baptiste, referring to John the Baptist from the Bible.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,872 Americans carry the last name Jeanbaptiste. That puts it at #3,651 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 31,526 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jeanbaptiste surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Jeanbaptiste with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
11K
1 in 31,526
Census rank
#3,651
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.5K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 9,481 bearers of the surname Jeanbaptiste in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3651st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeanbaptiste, the largest self-reported group is Black at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jeanbaptiste
The surname "JEANBAPTISTE" is of French origin, originating in the 17th century. It is a combination of the French given names "Jean" and "Baptiste," which were commonly used as first names during this time period. The name has its roots in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas like Normandy and Brittany.
The name "Jean" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yohanan," which means "Graced by God." Similarly, "Baptiste" comes from the Greek name "Baptistes," meaning "one who baptizes." The combination of these two names was likely used to honor important figures in the Christian faith, such as John the Baptist.
In the early 17th century, records show instances of the name "JEANBAPTISTE" appearing in various church registers and legal documents across northern France. One of the earliest recorded examples is that of Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Molière, the famous French playwright and actor born in 1622.
Another notable figure with the surname "JEANBAPTISTE" was Jean Baptiste Colbert, a French politician and the Controller-General of Finances under King Louis XIV. Colbert, born in 1619, played a significant role in the economic and financial reforms of the time.
During the French Revolution, the name "JEANBAPTISTE" gained prominence when Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre, a French astronomer and mathematician, made significant contributions to the establishment of the metric system. Delambre lived from 1749 to 1822.
In the 19th century, Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, a renowned French landscape painter, was born in 1796. His works are celebrated for their depiction of the French countryside and are considered a bridge between the Baroque and Impressionist eras.
Another notable figure was Jean Baptiste Charcot, a French neurologist and pathologist born in 1825. He made significant contributions to the study of neurodegenerative diseases, and the term "Charcot disease" is named after him.
The surname "JEANBAPTISTE" has been carried across generations, with many families of French descent continuing to bear this name as a testament to their heritage and cultural roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jeanbaptiste
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeanbaptiste, the largest self-reported group is Black at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Jeanbaptiste bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jeanbaptiste surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.7% · 8,793
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 292
- Two or more races2.2% · 210
- White1.6% · 152
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jeanbaptiste
Jeanbaptiste appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#4,483
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,915
+3,269 bearers (+70.4%)
Per 100,000 2.68
Rank movement Up 2,225 places
2020
#3,651
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,481
+1,566 bearers (+19.8%)
Per 100,000 3.17
Rank movement Up 832 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,708 | 4,646 | 1.72 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,483 | 7,915 | 2.68 | +3,269 bearers (+70.4%) | Up 2,225 places |
| 2020 | #3,651 | 9,481 | 3.17 | +1,566 bearers (+19.8%) | Up 832 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jeanbaptiste surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,483 | #3,651 | 18.6% |
| Count | 7,915 | 9,481 | 19.8% |
| Per 100K | 2.68 | 3.17 | 18.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jeanbaptiste bearers went from 7,915 to 9,481 (+19.8% change). The surname moved up 832 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,483 to #3,651.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Jeanbaptiste
FAQ
Jeanbaptiste surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jeanbaptiste?
Name Census estimates that about 10,872 living Americans carry the surname Jeanbaptiste. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 31,526 residents.
How common is Jeanbaptiste?
Jeanbaptiste ranks #3,651 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.17 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 9,481 people with the surname Jeanbaptiste. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,872), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.17 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Jeanbaptiste.
Has Jeanbaptiste become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jeanbaptiste went from 7,915 recorded bearers to 9,481. That is an increase of 1,566 (+19.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #4,483 to #3,651.
What does the Census say about the background of Jeanbaptiste?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeanbaptiste, the largest self-reported group is Black at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jeanbaptiste in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (8,793 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jeanbaptiste appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (92.7%), Hispanic (3.1%), Two or More Races (2.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jeanbaptiste (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jeanbaptiste mean?
A French surname derived from the given name Jean-Baptiste, referring to John the Baptist from the Bible. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jeanbaptiste (3.17 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Jeanbaptiste?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.