Explore the Family Name Joki
The meaning of Joki
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from joki ‘river’, referring to their riverside location. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southwestern Finland and more rarely in northern Ostrobothnia and northern Finland. In the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century the name was also adopted as an ornamental name by Finns without surnames and by those wishing to replace Swedish surnames. Compare Laine 4. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Pekka, Arvo, Niilo, Olavi, Reino, Urho, Weikko, Wilho.
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How common is the last name Joki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Joki experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,352nd most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 54,864th place, representing a decline of 6.84%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased marginally from 381 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, resulting in a -1.57% change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Joki per 100,000 people declined by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #54,864 | -6.84% |
| Count | 381 | 375 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joki
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Joki identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage slightly decreased from 96.59% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010, a drop of 1.16%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also experienced a decline, going from 1.57% to 1.33% over the decade. Interestingly, no individuals with this surname identified as having two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year. It's worth noting that in 2010, for the first time, there were individuals who identified as Hispanic, accounting for 1.33% of those with the surname Joki.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 95.47% | -1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.57% | 1.33% | -15.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |