Explore the Family Name Jokerst
The meaning of Jokerst
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jokerst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jokerst saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jokerst was ranked as the 47,026th most popular surname in America with 425 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the name had dropped to the 49,999th rank and the count decreased to 419, representing a change of -6.32% in rank and -1.41% in count. This indicates that the proportion of individuals with the Jokerst surname per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #49,999 | -6.32% |
| Count | 425 | 419 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jokerst
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jokerst between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority (96.94%) of individuals with this surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 94.75% by 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in the proportion of individuals with the Jokerst surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.18% to 1.43%) and Hispanic (from 1.88% to 2.15%). The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased, though no exact figures can be provided due to data suppression for privacy reasons. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Jokerst surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 94.75% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.15% | 14.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 1.43% | 21.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |