Find out how popular the last name Joann is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Joann.

Joann, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Joann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joann in America

Joann is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joann surname appeared 220 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Joann.

The history of the last name Joann

The surname "JOANN" is believed to have originated in France, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is a variant of the name "Jeanne," which itself derives from the Hebrew name "Yohanan" (meaning "God is gracious").

During the Middle Ages, the name "Jeanne" became widely popular in France, particularly among the aristocracy. As the name spread across different regions, various spelling variations emerged, including "Joann" and "Joane." These variants were likely influenced by local dialects and pronunciation patterns.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "JOANN" can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Paris, a collection of medieval charters and documents related to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. This manuscript, dating back to the 13th century, includes references to individuals bearing the name.

In the 14th century, the surname "JOANN" appeared in the Livre de la Taille, a tax record from the city of Paris. This document provides valuable insight into the distribution of surnames during that time period and suggests that the name was well-established among the urban population.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "JOANN." One such figure was Joan of Arc (1412-1431), the famous French military leader and national heroine, whose name was often spelled as "Joann" in contemporary records. Another notable bearer of the name was Jeanne d'Albret (1528-1572), the Queen of Navarre and a key figure in the French Protestant Reformation.

In England, the surname "JOANN" can be traced back to the 16th century, likely introduced by French immigrants or through trade and cultural exchange. One prominent individual with this surname was John Joann (c. 1570-1615), an English playwright and actor who was a contemporary of William Shakespeare.

During the 17th century, the surname "JOANN" gained a foothold in other parts of Europe, including Germany and the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, the name was often spelled as "Joannes" or "Joannis," reflecting the Dutch pronunciation.

As the surname spread across different regions and cultures, it also took on various forms and spellings, such as "Johanson," "Johansson," and "Johannessen," reflecting the influence of local languages and traditions.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "JOANN" has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including artists, writers, musicians, and political figures. Some notable bearers of the name include Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), a renowned French Neoclassical painter, and Jeanne Calment (1875-1997), a French woman who held the record for the longest confirmed human lifespan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joann

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Joann.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Joann was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Joann was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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