Jasso

Jasso is a Basque surname. It is a variant of the surname Jaso, which itself is derived from the Basque word jats meaning "sorghum", a type of cereal grass. This linguistic origin reflects the agricultural context of the Basque Country, where such crops were historically significant in rural life. Jasso likely began as a locational or occupational surname, identifying families from an area where sorghum was grown or for those who cultivated it. As a surname, Jasso has spread beyond the Basque region, particularly to the Americas. According to the 2010 United States Census, Jasso ranked 2,707th in frequency, borne by 13,318 individuals, the vast majority (93.68%) of whom identified as Hispanic or Latino. This pattern underscores the strong connection of the surname to Spanish-speaking communities, many of whom trace their roots to Basque settlers and their descendants in Latin America. Current generations with the surname Jasso can also be found in the Jaso lineage and the familial web of Basque-origin surnames such as Jasso, Jasso, and Jasso as analogous name variants in the naming system

• Meaning: Variant of Jaso, from Basque jats 'sorghum'
• Origin: Basquen (Iberia)
• Type: Surname
• Usage: Primarily Hispanic/Latino in current distribution