Explore the Family Name Jolls
The meaning of Jolls
English: variant of Jolles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jolls in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jolls has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 81,100th in terms of popularity and this ranking fell by approximately 11.58% to 90,495th in 2010. The number of individuals bearing the surname also dropped by nearly 6%, from 217 in 2000 to 204 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Jolls per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #90,495 | -11.58% |
| Count | 217 | 204 | -5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jolls
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Jolls surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 92.63% in 2000 to 90.20% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.23% in 2000 to 6.37% in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage (2.94%) reported having two or more races in 2010, a category that was not reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 90.2% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 6.37% | 97.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |