Explore the Family Name Jourden
The meaning of Jourden
1. Breton and French: variant of Jourdain ‘Jordan’. 2. Altered form, under French influence (compare 1 above), of English Jordan. Some characteristic forenames: French Gaile, Ghislaine.
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How common is the last name Jourden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jourden witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,492 but dropped to 78,821 in 2010, marking a 20.35% decrease. Alongside the drop in rank, the count of people with the surname also fell from 283 to 242, experiencing a 14.49% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of the Jourden surname per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #78,821 | -20.35% |
| Count | 283 | 242 | -14.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jourden
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Jourden surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white with the surname Jourden decreased from 92.23% to 85.95%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black under the Jourden surname increased significantly by 71.02%, rising from 4.59% to 7.85%. In 2010, there were also new appearances of Hispanic individuals carrying the Jourden name, accounting for 3.31%. It's worth noting that there was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races went from 1.77% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 85.95% | -6.81% |
| Black | 4.59% | 7.85% | 71.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |