Explore the Family Name Jorn
The meaning of Jorn
North German (Jörn): from a short form of Jörgen, a variant of Jürgen; a German form of George.
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How common is the last name Jorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jorn has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 67,936th in 2000, it dropped to 76,768th in 2010, a 13% decline. The number of individuals with the Jorn surname also decreased from 271 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, approximately a 7.75% decrease. The proportion of Jorns per 100,000 people in the U.S. population also declined by 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #76,768 | -13% |
| Count | 271 | 250 | -7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jorn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jorn also showed some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the overwhelming majority (94.46%) of those with the Jorn surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 92.8% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. However, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races, both at 2.8%, in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 92.8% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |