Explore the Family Name Josey
The meaning of Josey
English: from Josi, an unrecorded Middle English pet form of Joseph. It cannot be a form of Josiah, which did not appear in England until after the Reformation.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Josey in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Josey has seen a minor decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 7909 to 8006, a drop of about 1.23%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 6.39% over the decade, from 3883 to 4131. The proportion per 100k also experienced a slight decrease, going down by 2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,909 | #8,006 | -1.23% |
| Count | 3,883 | 4,131 | 6.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.44 | 1.4 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Josey
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were significant changes for some groups over the decade. Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Josey surname saw a substantial increase, growing by 152.17%, followed by American Indian and Alaskan Natives with an increase of 142.86%. The Hispanic population also saw growth, rising by 23.24%. Conversely, the White population with the Josey surname decreased by 4.45%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a minor decline of 4.44%. The Black population showed a small increase of 4.19% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.92% | 55.34% | -4.45% |
| Black | 37.99% | 39.58% | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.28% | 23.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.72% | -4.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.23% | 0.58% | 152.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.51% | 142.86% |