Explore the Family Name Josue
The meaning of Josue
French and Haitian (Josué); Hispanic (Philippines): from the French and Spanish forms of the Biblical personal name Joshua.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Josue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Josue has seen increased popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,758 among all surnames but climbed to a rank of 37,442 in 2010, reflecting a 19.92 percent increase in its overall ranking. In terms of count, there were 428 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew by 39.02 percent to 595 individuals in 2010. This growth also represented an increase in the proportion of people named Josue per 100,000 from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, indicating a 25 percent rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #37,442 | 19.92% |
| Count | 428 | 595 | 39.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.2 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Josue
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Josue, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 41.59 to 33.95 percent, while those identifying as White also saw a decline from 15.19 to 8.24 percent. On the other hand, the percentages for Hispanic and Black identities showed significant increases. The Hispanic representation went up from 13.55 to 21.68 percent (a 60 percent increase), and the percentage of Black individuals rose from 21.73 to 28.74 percent (a 32.26 percent increase). Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed or remained at zero, respectively, for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 41.59% | 33.95% | -18.37% |
| Black | 21.73% | 28.74% | 32.26% |
| Hispanic | 13.55% | 21.68% | 60% |
| White | 15.19% | 8.24% | -45.75% |
| Two or More Races | 7.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |