Explore the Family Name Jochum
The meaning of Jochum
German: variant of Joachim. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Bernhard, Gottfried, Helmut, Klaus, Konrad, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Jochum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jochum has slightly decreased in rank from 25,041 in 2000 to 25,152 in 2010, a change of -0.44. However, the total count of individuals with this surname has increased by 6.02%, from 930 in 2000 to 986 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of -2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,041 | #25,152 | -0.44% |
| Count | 930 | 986 | 6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jochum
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jochum, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows it's predominantly White, making up approximately 96.55% in 2010, a minor decrease from 96.99% in 2000. The Hispanic ethnicity showed an increase of nearly 11% over the decade, rising from 1.83% to 2.03%. The statistics for 2010 also indicated a small presence of multiple races at 0.71% and Asian/Pacific Islander at 0.51%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 96.55% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.03% | 10.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |