Explore the Family Name Jolibois
The meaning of Jolibois
French: topographic name, meaning literally ‘joyful (or attractive) wood’, composed of Old French joli(f) ‘cheerful, lively, pretty’ + bois ‘wood’. Compare Charlebois.
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How common is the last name Jolibois in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jolibois has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 108,734th most popular, while in 2010 it moved up to the 104,602nd spot, marking a 3.8% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased by 13.25%, growing from 151 in 2000 to 171 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Jolibois per 100,000 remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,734 | #104,602 | 3.8% |
| Count | 151 | 171 | 13.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jolibois
When examining the ethnicity of those with the surname Jolibois, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Jolibois identifying as Black saw a substantial increase of 37.02%, going from 38.41% in 2000 to 52.63% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage identifying as White decreased by 28.52%, from 41.72% in 2000 to 29.82% in 2010. Other ethnic identities reported include "Two or more races" decreasing by 11.7%, American Indian and Alaskan Native decreasing by 21.48%, and Hispanic showing a small growth of 6.04%. There were no reports of Asian/Pacific Islander identity for this surname during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38.41% | 52.63% | 37.02% |
| White | 41.72% | 29.82% | -28.52% |
| Two or More Races | 10.6% | 9.36% | -11.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.96% | 4.68% | -21.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 3.51% | 6.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |