Explore the Family Name Joosten
The meaning of Joosten
Dutch and German: patronymic from Jost.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Joosten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Joosten displayed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,395th and then slipped to 38,801st in 2010, representing a change of -1.06 percent. The count, however, slightly increased from 542 in 2000 to 569 in 2010, a rise of approximately 4.98 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by -5.0 percent over the decade, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #38,801 | -1.06% |
| Count | 542 | 569 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Joosten
The ethnic identity associated with the Joosten surname also saw some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White accounted for the majority of bearers of the surname, but their percentage decreased slightly from 91.33 in 2000 to 90.33 in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 8.58 percent, rising from 6.64 in 2000 to 7.21 in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races experienced a decline of -20.72 percent, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an introduction of 0.88 percent in 2010. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.33% | 90.33% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 6.64% | 7.21% | 8.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0.88% | -20.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |