Explore the Family Name Joo
The meaning of Joo
1. Chinese: variant of Chu. 2. Chinese: variant of Ru. 3. Korean: variant of Chu 13. 4. Hungarian: archaic variant of Jó (see Jo 4). Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Sung, Young, Jae, Sun, Yong, Dong, Han, Jung, Sang, Yoon, Young Sook, Hyun. Korean Byung, Chang, In Suk, Sunyoung, Young Kun, Beom, Byung Hee, Chong, Chong Sun, Chul, Chung, Dae.
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How common is the last name Joo in the United States?
The popularity of the surname 'Joo' has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 'Joo' ranked 12,945 in terms of popularity amongst all surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 10,324, representing a 20.25% surge in popularity. The total count of people with this surname also grew from 2,174 in 2000 to 3,121 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 43.56%. Furthermore, the proportion of 'Joo' per 100,000 people increased by 30.86% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,945 | #10,324 | 20.25% |
| Count | 2,174 | 3,121 | 43.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 1.06 | 30.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joo
When assessing the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Joo', it's evident that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a slight increase of 2.02% noted over the decade. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 35.25%, there was a significant rise of 73.49% in the number of people identifying as Hispanic. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black or from two or more races saw minor changes, while no data was available for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.22% | 90% | 2.02% |
| White | 8.51% | 5.51% | -35.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.88% | 73.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.19% | -4.03% |
| Black | 0.37% | 0.42% | 13.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |