Explore the Family Name Joanis

The meaning of Joanis

Altered form of French Joannis: patronymic from the personal name Joan, Occitan form of Latin Johannes (see John). Some characteristic forenames: French Chantal, Pierre.

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How common is the last name Joanis in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Joanis gained popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,971st most common surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to 51,176th position, marking an 8.57% increase. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 342 to 407, a rise of 19.01%. The proportion of individuals named Joanis per 100,000 people also increased slightly from 0.13 to 0.14.

20002010Change
Rank#55,971#51,1768.57%
Count34240719.01%
Proportion per 100k0.130.147.69%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joanis

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides insightful data on the ethnic distribution among individuals carrying the Joanis surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant shift in the ethnic identity associated with this surname. The percentage of white individuals decreased from 76.32% to 67.57%, while the percentage of Black individuals increased from 19.59% to 26.54%. Additionally, new groups appeared in the 2010 census: 2.7% were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.72% reported belonging to two or more races. However, the percentage of Hispanic individuals dropped to zero, and no American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were recorded in either year.

20002010Change
White76.32%67.57%-11.46%
Black19.59%26.54%35.48%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%2.7%0%
Two or More Races0%1.72%0%
Hispanic1.46%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%