Explore the Family Name Jolliffe
The meaning of Jolliffe
English (southern): variant of Jolly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jolliffe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jolliffe has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jolliffe was ranked 23,739th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 24,934th, marking a drop of 5.03%. Despite this dip in ranking, the count of individuals with the surname Jolliffe remained relatively steady, increasing slightly from 995 in 2000 to 997 in 2010, a marginal growth of 0.2%. The proportion of Jolliffes per 100k people also decreased by 8.11%, from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,739 | #24,934 | -5.03% |
| Count | 995 | 997 | 0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jolliffe
Examining the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Jolliffe, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. The majority of Jolliffes identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 92.76% in 2000 to 91.68% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Jolliffes identifying as Hispanic increased by 23.90%, rising from 2.51% to 3.11%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also increased significantly, jumping by 41.32% from 1.21% to 1.71%. The percentage of Jolliffes who identify as Black held steady at 2.31% in both years. No Jolliffes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 91.68% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 3.11% | 23.9% |
| Black | 2.31% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.71% | 41.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |