Explore the Family Name Josef
The meaning of Josef
German, Czech, and Jewish: from the personal name Josef (see Joseph).
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How common is the last name Josef in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Josef" has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,775th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 56,836th - an increase of about 9.46%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 298 to 359 during this period, representing a growth rate of 20.47%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by approximately 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #56,836 | 9.46% |
| Count | 298 | 359 | 20.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Josef
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname "Josef", there have been some changes from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname decreased by 13.13%, from 28.86% to 25.07%. The group "Two or more races" was completely unrepresented in 2010 compared to a small representation in 2000. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as White increased slightly from 60.74% to 62.40%. There was a new representation of Hispanics in 2010 that was not present in 2000, while the Black community saw an increase from 4.70% to 5.29%. American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unrepresented throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.74% | 62.4% | 2.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.86% | 25.07% | -13.13% |
| Black | 4.7% | 5.29% | 12.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |