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

Jocson, 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 Jocson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jocson in America

Jocson is the 34835th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jocson surname appeared 648 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 Jocson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jocson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jocson

The surname Jocson is of Filipino origin, tracing its roots back to the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish name "Jocson," which was likely derived from the Latin name "Jocundus," meaning "joyful" or "merry."

During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, which began in the 16th century, many Filipinos adopted Spanish surnames as part of the policy of the Spanish government to promote cultural assimilation. The name Jocson likely emerged as a result of this process, with Spanish colonizers or their descendants bearing the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jocson surname can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a comprehensive list of surnames used in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. This document, compiled in the late 19th century, serves as a valuable resource for tracing the origins and historical significance of Filipino surnames.

Notable individuals with the surname Jocson include Teodoro Jocson, a prominent Filipino painter and sculptor who lived from 1888 to 1952. His works, which often depicted scenes from Philippine life and culture, are considered significant contributions to the development of modern Filipino art.

Another notable figure is Alfredo Jocson, a Filipino businessman and philanthropist who was born in 1936. He founded the Jocson Group of Companies, a conglomerate with interests in various industries, and has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts in supporting education and healthcare initiatives in the Philippines.

In the field of literature, Felicidad Jocson, born in 1924, was a renowned Filipino poet and writer. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and national identity, have been widely celebrated and studied in the Philippines and beyond.

Mariano Jocson, born in 1934, was a prominent Filipino politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives and the Senate. He was known for his advocacy for agrarian reform and his efforts to support the rights of farmers and rural communities.

Lastly, Elsa Jocson, born in 1958, is a contemporary Filipino artist whose works incorporate a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, and installation art. Her art often explores themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of urban life.

These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, exemplify the historical significance and diverse contributions of those bearing the surname Jocson in the Philippines and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jocson

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

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 Jocson 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jocson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Jocson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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