Explore the Family Name Jochimsen
The meaning of Jochimsen
North German and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Jochim. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Jochimsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jochimsen has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 61,544 in 2000, it slipped to 65,424 by 2010, marking a change of -6.3%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also underwent a minor drop from 305 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, resulting in a decrease of 0.66%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k fell by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #65,424 | -6.3% |
| Count | 305 | 303 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jochimsen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Jochimsen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 97.38% in 2000 and slightly less at 96.04% in 2010. This marks a small drop of 1.38%. In terms of other ethnic identities, there was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. However, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic identity in 2010, constituting 1.65% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.04% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |