Explore the Family Name Jobst
The meaning of Jobst
German: from the personal name Jobst, a variant of Jost influenced by the Biblical name Job (or vice versa). Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Gernot, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Jobst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jobst has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,807 in the United States, and by 2010 it had fallen slightly to 38,850, indicating a change of -5.55 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a small decline, from 572 in 2000 to 568 in 2010, representing a change of -0.7 percent. This led to a slight reduction in the proportion of the Jobst surname per 100,000 people in the U.S., from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #38,850 | -5.55% |
| Count | 572 | 568 | -0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jobst
The ethnic identity associated with the Jobst surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.73 percent identified as White, which dropped to 94.89 percent by 2010, showing a decrease of 2.91 percent. In 2010, there were new instances of the Jobst surname appearing within Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities, at 0.88 percent and 2.29 percent, respectively. The group reporting two or more races also saw an increase from 1.05 percent in 2000 to 1.76 percent in 2010, demonstrating a percentage change of 67.62. However, there were no individuals with the Jobst surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 94.89% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.76% | 67.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |