Explore the Family Name Jules
The meaning of Jules
1. French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Jules, from Latin Julius. This surname is most common in Haiti. 2. English: variant of Jewell, with post-medieval excrescent -s. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Andre, Celestin, Dominique, Emile, Etienne, Eugenie, Francois, Herve, Jean Robert, Lucien, Lude.
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How common is the last name Jules in the United States?
The Popularity table based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows a considerable increase in the use of the surname Jules between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 13,584 but by 2010 it had climbed to 10,935, reflecting a rise of 19.5%. The number of people bearing the surname also grew significantly from 2,050 in 2000 to 2,911 in 2010, an increase of 42%. Additionally, the proportion of the population with this last name per 100k rose from 0.76 to 0.99, a growth of 30.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,584 | #10,935 | 19.5% |
| Count | 2,050 | 2,911 | 42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.99 | 30.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jules
On the other hand, the Ethnicity table based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jules. Black individuals represented the largest group with this surname, increasing from 76.10% in 2000 to 83.79% in 2010. However, most other ethnicities saw a decline in representation among those holding the Jules surname. There was a decrease of 54.08% in Asian/Pacific Islanders, 52.14% in those identifying with two or more races, 26.95% in Whites, 12.37% in Hispanics, and 7.94% in American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.1% | 83.79% | 10.11% |
| White | 11.95% | 8.73% | -26.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 3.33% | -12.37% |
| Two or More Races | 6.54% | 3.13% | -52.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.58% | -7.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 0.45% | -54.08% |