Explore the Family Name Jossart
The meaning of Jossart
Walloon and French: from a derivative of the Old French personal name Josse, from Breton Iodoc, Latinized as Jodocus (see Joyce).
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How common is the last name Jossart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jossart has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 70,679th most common surname in the United States and increased to the 66,164th position by 2010. This represents an increase of 6.39%. During this same time period, the count of individuals with the surname Jossart increased from 258 to 299, a growth of 15.89%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Jossart per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #66,164 | 6.39% |
| Count | 258 | 299 | 15.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jossart
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of individuals with the Jossart surname identify as White. However, there has been a slight decrease in this demographic, dropping from 98.06% in 2000 to 94.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or as belonging to two or more races has seen an introduction, with 2.68% identifying as Hispanic and 1.67% identifying with two or more races in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation within this surname for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 94.65% | -3.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |