Explore the Family Name Jolivet
The meaning of Jolivet
French: diminutive of Joly, derived from Old French jolif ‘cheerful, lively, pretty’. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Damien, Landry, Michel, Normand.
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How common is the last name Jolivet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jolivet saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jolivet ranked 55,609th most common surname, while in 2010 it rose to the rank of 53,072nd, marking a 4.56% increase. The count of people carrying this surname also bumped up from 345 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 13.04%. However, the proportion of the surname per 100k people stayed the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #53,072 | 4.56% |
| Count | 345 | 390 | 13.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jolivet
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides an interesting insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jolivet. In 2000, 71.88% of individuals with the Jolivet surname identified as Black, which slightly decreased to 68.46% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White and Hispanic also saw increases, going from 24.64% to 26.15% and 2.32% to 3.59%, respectively. The number of Jolivets identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.54%, whereas there was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.88% | 68.46% | -4.76% |
| White | 24.64% | 26.15% | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.59% | 54.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |