Explore the Family Name Journet
The meaning of Journet
French: from a derivative of Old French jorn ‘day’, a measure of land representing an area that could be plowed in a day; hence a nickname for someone who owned or worked such an area, or perhaps for a day laborer.
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How common is the last name Journet in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Journet in the United States has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Journet ranked 63,812th in terms of popularity and was carried by about 292 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 51,176 with the number of individuals named Journet increasing to 407. This represents a notable growth of 19.8% in rank and 39.38% in count over the decade. The proportion of the name per 100,000 people also rose by 27.27%, further emphasizing its growing frequency.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #51,176 | 19.8% |
| Count | 292 | 407 | 39.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Journet
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the surname Journet is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as Black, with an increase of 5.73% from 71.58% in 2000 to 75.68% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White carrying the Journet surname also increased by 20.74%, moving from 6.51% in 2000 to 7.86% in 2010. However, there was a decline of 14.49% among those who identify as Hispanic, dropping from 17.81% in 2000 to 15.23% in 2010. The percentage of people with Journet surname identifying as two or more races decreased significantly, by 67.37%, from 3.77% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with the Journet surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.58% | 75.68% | 5.73% |
| Hispanic | 17.81% | 15.23% | -14.49% |
| White | 6.51% | 7.86% | 20.74% |
| Two or More Races | 3.77% | 1.23% | -67.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |