Explore the Family Name Joost
The meaning of Joost
1. German and Dutch: variant of Jost. 2. Hungarian: variant of Joos. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz, Horst, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Joost in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Joost has seen a minor decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 41,382 in popularity with a count of 496; by 2010, it had slipped to rank 44,034 with only 489 individuals bearing this surname, marking a 1.41% decline. Its proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly from 0.18 to 0.17 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #44,034 | -6.41% |
| Count | 496 | 489 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joost
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Joost showed some variation based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as White went up slightly from 96.98% to 97.55%. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.01% to 1.64%, marking a 62.38% change. Notably, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.01% to 0%. The percentages of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 97.55% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.64% | 62.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |