Explore the Family Name Jongsma
The meaning of Jongsma
West Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen): cognate of Dutch De Jong, from a genitivized form of Jong + the Frisian suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Cornelus, Harm, Hendrik.
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How common is the last name Jongsma in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jongsma has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,999 out of all surnames in the United States, but dropped to 59,742 by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 1.26%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 321 to 338 during the same period, an increase of about 5.3%, despite its proportion per 100,000 people declining by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #59,742 | -1.26% |
| Count | 321 | 338 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jongsma
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Jongsma surname, most individuals identify as white, accounting for 93.77% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.20% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 2.18% in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010, a change of nearly 90%. A small portion identified as two or more races in 2000, but this category decreased to zero by 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an introduction with 1.48% in 2010 from none reported in 2000. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 93.2% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 4.14% | 89.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |