Explore the Family Name Jolin
The meaning of Jolin
1. French: derivative of Joly. 2. English (Jersey, Kent, Cornwall): of Norman origin, from the Old French and Middle English personal name Joelin, a diminutive of the personal name Joel. History: This surname is listed along with its altered form Joline in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French Adelard, Aime, Armand, Camille, Emile, Fernand, Lucien, Marcel, Pierre, Raoul, Simmone, Yvan.
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How common is the last name Jolin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jolin has experienced a mild increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jolin was ranked as the 19,734th most common surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 19,282nd position, representing a positive change of 2.29%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 1,263 to 1,405, a growth of 11.24%. For every 100,000 people, approximately 0.48 had the surname Jolin in 2010, a slight increase from the 0.47 figure in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,734 | #19,282 | 2.29% |
| Count | 1,263 | 1,405 | 11.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.48 | 2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jolin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jolin also showed significant changes during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest percentage of individuals identifying with the Jolin surname were White (93.11%), followed by Hispanic (2.30%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.87%). By the time of the 2010 census, there had been notable shifts in these figures. While the majority still identified as White (91.25%), the percentage of individuals who identified as Black saw a significant rise from 1.19% to 2.63%. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category also witnessed a considerable increase from 0.87% to 1.57%. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.27% to 1.00%, and those reporting two or more races dropped from 1.27% to 0.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.11% | 91.25% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.92% | 26.96% |
| Black | 1.19% | 2.63% | 121.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.57% | 80.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 1% | -21.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0.64% | -49.61% |