Explore the Family Name Journell
The meaning of Journell
Altered form of French Journel: from a derivative of Old French jorn ‘day’, a measure of land representing an area that could be plowed in a day (see Journet). Compare Jennelle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Journell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Journell saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Journell was ranked 64,934 in terms of popularity and this ranking dropped to 72,332 in the year 2010, marking an 11.39% decrease. The count of individuals with the surname also fell by 5.94%, from 286 in 2000 to 269 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people also decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #72,332 | -11.39% |
| Count | 286 | 269 | -5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Journell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Journell remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, making up 95.80% of the population in 2000 and 95.17% in 2010. This signifies a slight decrease of 0.66%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the Black community saw a small emergence in the 2010 Census data with 1.86% identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 95.17% | -0.66% |
| Black | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |