Explore the Family Name Josten
The meaning of Josten
1. Dutch and German: patronymic from the personal name Jost. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Sogn, most likely derived from ljos ‘light’, denoting a sunny place.
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How common is the last name Josten in the United States?
The surname Josten has seen some fluctuation in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,575th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 52,267th spot, marking a decrease of 9.86%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased, going from 419 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, a decrease of 5.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline, dropping by 18.75% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #52,267 | -9.86% |
| Count | 419 | 397 | -5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Josten
The ethnicity associated with the surname Josten, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, although there have been slight shifts over time. In 2000, approximately 95.23% of those with the last name Josten identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 93.20% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.67% in 2000 to 4.79% in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 186.83%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased to zero by 2010, while the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 93.2% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 4.79% | 186.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |