Explore the Family Name Joers
The meaning of Joers
North German (Jörs): variant of Jöres, a short form of the personal name Georg, see George.
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How common is the last name Joers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Joers saw a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,826th in popularity with a count of 336 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 64,054th, a decline of 12.72%, with a reduced count of 311, marking a 7.44% drop. The proportion of people with the Joers surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8.33%, falling from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #64,054 | -12.72% |
| Count | 336 | 311 | -7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joers
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the Joers surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.73% in 2000 to 95.82% in 2010. The percentage of Joers identifying as Hispanic fell completely to 0% in 2010 from 1.49% in 2000. No Joers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010 there was a new categorization, with 1.93% of Joers identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.82% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |