Explore the Family Name Jolliff
The meaning of Jolliff
English: variant of Jolly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jolliff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jolliff has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 13,201 in 2000, the surname dropped to 14,046 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.4 percent. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 2,121 in 2000 to 2,144 in 2010 - an increase of 1.08 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 7.59 percent from 0.79 in 2000 to 0.73 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,201 | #14,046 | -6.4% |
| Count | 2,121 | 2,144 | 1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.73 | -7.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jolliff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the distribution among those bearing the Jolliff surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White saw a small increase of 0.46 percent, rising from 88.40 percent in 2000 to 88.81 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, with a jump of 64.65 percent from 0.99 in 2000 to 1.63 in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 9.42 percent, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 22.44 percent. Small increases were noted in the percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with increases of 16.67 percent and 11.90 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.4% | 88.81% | 0.46% |
| Black | 8.39% | 7.6% | -9.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.63% | 64.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.21% | -22.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.47% | 11.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.28% | 16.67% |