Explore the Family Name Jolicoeur
The meaning of Jolicoeur
1. French: from Old French joli coeur ‘gallant heart’, used as a soldier’s name and probably also as a nickname for a cheerful person. This surname is rare in France, found mainly in Marne. Compare Hart 6. 2. Haitian and Mauritian: from the personal name or nickname Jolicoeur, which has the same meaning as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Emile, Lucien, Pierre, Aime, Andre, Armand, Gaston, Herve, Normand, Renaud, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Jolicoeur in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jolicoeur has seen a significant increase in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. During this period, the rank improved from 20831 to 19796, marking an upward change of approximately 4.97 percent. In terms of count, there was even a more remarkable rise from 1178 to 1359, demonstrating a growth of about 15.37 percent. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight increase of 4.55 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,831 | #19,796 | 4.97% |
| Count | 1,178 | 1,359 | 15.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.46 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jolicoeur
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Jolicoeur surname identify as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 80.73 in 2000 to 73.88 in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, from 14.52 percent to 21.93 percent. The data also indicates a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.44 to 1.84 percent. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native returned to zero in 2010, after previously having small percentages in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races experienced a decrease from 2.29 to 1.18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.73% | 73.88% | -8.49% |
| Black | 14.52% | 21.93% | 51.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.84% | 27.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 1.18% | -48.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |