Explore the Family Name Joelson
The meaning of Joelson
English: patronymic from Joel (from the Breton personal name Iudhael, see Jewell) + -son.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Joelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Joelson has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010, falling in rank from 74,675 to 75,799, a change of -1.51%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 5.39% during the same period, from 241 to 254 individuals. There was no change in its proportion per 100k population, remaining at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #75,799 | -1.51% |
| Count | 241 | 254 | 5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joelson
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Joelson surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group decreased slightly from 93.78% in 2000 to 93.31% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 62.76%, but still made up a small percentage of Joelsons at 4.72% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander representation at 1.97% in 2010, while the category of Two or more races saw a decline from 2.07% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at 0.00% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 93.31% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 4.72% | 62.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |