Explore the Family Name Joines
The meaning of Joines
English (Midlands): variant of Jones.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Joines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Joines has seen a minor decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 13,333 out of all surnames and slipped to 14,105 by 2010, indicating a 5.79% decline. The count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 2,097 to 2,131 during the same period, a growth of 1.62%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Joines per 100,000 decreased by 7.69%, from 0.78 in 2000 to 0.72 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,333 | #14,105 | -5.79% |
| Count | 2,097 | 2,131 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.72 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joines
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Joines surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.69%, from 89.70% to 86.39%. Those identifying as Black saw a rise from 6.87% to 8.02%, an increase of 16.74%. The greatest change was among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which saw a 135.42% increase, albeit from a small base of 0.48% to 1.13%. There were also increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, as well as those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 86.39% | -3.69% |
| Black | 6.87% | 8.02% | 16.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.97% | 52.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.5% | 85.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 1.13% | 135.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.99% | 15.12% |