Explore the Family Name Joan
The meaning of Joan
Catalan: from the personal name Joan (see John).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Joan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Joan" has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,706 in popularity and dropped to 83,834 by 2010, reflecting a change of -38.1%. The count of people with the surname also decreased from 310 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, a decline of approximately 27.74%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the "Joan" surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.11 to 0.08 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #83,834 | -38.1% |
| Count | 310 | 224 | -27.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Joan" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage decreased slightly from 57.42% to 51.34%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic population carrying the surname, rising from 12.58% to 22.77%. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 13.23% to 8.48%, while the Black population saw a minor increase from 13.23% to 13.84%. The categories of "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" were reported as 0 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.42% | 51.34% | -10.59% |
| Hispanic | 12.58% | 22.77% | 81% |
| Black | 13.23% | 13.84% | 4.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.23% | 8.48% | -35.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |