Explore the Family Name Josie
The meaning of Josie
English: variant of Josey. This form of the surname has died out in Britain.
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How common is the last name Josie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Josie has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,973rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 63,698th position, a change of 7.65 percent. In terms of actual count, there were 266 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this number rose to 313 by 2010, signifying a growth of 17.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #63,698 | 7.65% |
| Count | 266 | 313 | 17.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Josie
The ethnicity associated with the surname Josie also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 61.28% to 59.42%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 2.26% in 2000 to 4.47% in 2010, a change of 97.79%. Those identifying as Black decreased from 30.83% to 27.48%. The proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained roughly stable, moving from 4.14% to 4.15%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.28% | 59.42% | -3.04% |
| Black | 30.83% | 27.48% | -10.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 4.47% | 97.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.14% | 4.15% | 0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |