Explore the Family Name Jollie
The meaning of Jollie
English (mainly eastern Scotland): variant of Jolly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jollie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jollie rose slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Jollie was ranked 49,057 and by 2010, it had climbed to 48,160 - a rise of 1.83%. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 403 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, an increase of 8.93%. The proportion of people named Jollie per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #48,160 | 1.83% |
| Count | 403 | 439 | 8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jollie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts over the decade. The percentage of Jollies identifying as White increased slightly from 84.12% in 2000 to 87.47% in 2010. Notably, there were new self-identifications in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories by 2010, where previously there were none recorded in 2000. Conversely, the representation of Jollies identifying as Two or more races decreased almost half from 4.96% to 2.51%. There was also a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 14.25% and 26.61%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.12% | 87.47% | 3.98% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 3.19% | -14.25% |
| Black | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.72% | 2.73% | -26.61% |
| Two or More Races | 4.96% | 2.51% | -49.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |