Explore the Family Name Yosef
The meaning of Yosef
1. Jewish: variant of Joseph. 2. Ethiopian: from the personal name Yosef, Ethiopian form of Joseph. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 3. Assyrian/Chaldean: variant of Yousef ‘Joseph’.
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How common is the last name Yosef in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yosef has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, Yosef was ranked 119,644 in popularity and by 2010, it moved up to 55,255, indicating a notable increase of 53.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a substantial growth. In 2000, there were 134 people with the surname Yosef, but by 2010, the number had risen to 372, reflecting a 177.61% increase. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a considerable rise from 0.05 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,644 | #55,255 | 53.82% |
| Count | 134 | 372 | 177.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.13 | 160% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yosef
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yosef based on Decennial U.S. Census data, several shifts can be observed from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as "White" slightly increased from 49.25% to 50.54%. The proportion of people who identified as "Black" also rose, going from 34.33% to 41.94%, indicating a 22.17% increase. There was a notable decline in the percentage of people with this surname who identified as belonging to "two or more races," falling from 11.19% to 2.69%. However, new additions to the data in 2010 included individuals who identify as "Hispanic", while the portion of people who identified as "Asian/Pacific Islander" was absent, possibly suppressed for privacy reasons. No individuals reported being "American Indian and Alaskan Native" in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.25% | 50.54% | 2.62% |
| Black | 34.33% | 41.94% | 22.17% |
| Two or More Races | 11.19% | 2.69% | -75.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |