Explore the Family Name Jochem
The meaning of Jochem
German: variant of Joachim. See also Yoakum, compare Yocham and Yochem. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jochem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jochem experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname climbed from 48,963 to 48,628, representing a marginal growth of 0.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 404 to 434 during this period, a rise of 7.43%. However, the proportion of people named Jochem per 100,000 citizens remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #48,628 | 0.68% |
| Count | 404 | 434 | 7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jochem
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jochem, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Jochems identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.24% to zero, while those who identified as having two or more ethnicities emerged, reaching 2.07% in 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname remained White, slightly increasing from 94.55% to 94.93%. The proportion of Jochems identifying as Hispanic decreased by 30.30%, while the categories of Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native showed no changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 94.93% | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 2.07% | -30.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |