Explore the Family Name Jou
The meaning of Jou
1. Chinese: variant of Chu. 2. Chinese: variant Mandarin Romanization of the surname 周, see Zhou 1. 3. Korean: variant of Chu 13. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Wen-Chin, Chi-Chang, Ching, Ding, Heng, Hong, Kuang, Pei, Sen, Shu-Ping, Tsung, Wen.
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How common is the last name Jou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jou has increased over time. In 2000, the surname ranked 38,644 and rose to 36,477 in 2010, marking a 5.61% increase in rank. The number of people who carry the surname also saw an increase from 538 in 2000 to 613 in 2010, a 13.94% change. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which grew by 5% from 0.2 to 0.21 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #36,477 | 5.61% |
| Count | 538 | 613 | 13.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jou
The ethnicity associated with the surname Jou has shifted as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of Asians and Pacific Islanders with this surname decreased by 10.66%, from 93.31% in 2000 to 83.36% in 2010. However, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, jumping from 1.12% to 3.10%, a notable 176.79% change. White individuals carrying the surname Jou also increased dramatically from 2.97% in 2000 to 10.28% in 2010, a 246.13% change. Meanwhile, the number of Hispanics with the Jou surname grew modestly at 36.53%, increasing from 1.67% to 2.28%. There were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Jou surname in either year, while the percentage of Black individuals with this surname dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.31% | 83.36% | -10.66% |
| White | 2.97% | 10.28% | 246.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 3.1% | 176.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.28% | 36.53% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |