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

Joens, 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 Joens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joens in America

Joens is the 30570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joens surname appeared 763 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 Joens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Joens 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 Joens

The surname JOENS is believed to have originated in the northern region of Germany, specifically in the areas around the city of Hamburg and the state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is thought to have emerged during the 13th or 14th century, when surnames were becoming more common among the general population.

One theory suggests that the name JOENS is derived from the Germanic personal name "Johannes," which was a variant of the Hebrew name "Yohanan" or "John." It is possible that the name JOENS evolved as a patronymic surname, meaning "son of John" or "descendant of John."

Another possible origin of the name JOENS is that it may have been a locational surname, referring to a specific place or geographic feature associated with the word "Joen" or a similar-sounding term. However, the exact meaning and significance of this hypothetical place name have been lost over time.

Historical records from the region, including church registers and tax rolls, provide some of the earliest documented instances of the surname JOENS. One notable example is the mention of a Hans JOENS in a 1492 document from the city of Lübeck, which was a prominent member of the Hanseatic League during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the name JOENS appeared in various spellings, such as "Jöns," "Jöhns," and "Jöhens," reflecting the regional variations in orthography and pronunciation. During this time, a notable figure bearing the surname was Jürgen JOENS (c. 1520-1588), a merchant and shipowner from the town of Flensburg, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade.

The 17th century saw the rise of several individuals with the surname JOENS, including the German artist and engraver Theodor JOENS (1627-1675), known for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting landscapes and architectural works.

In the 18th century, the name JOENS was associated with the German composer and organist Johann JOENS (1717-1784), who served as the organist at the Marktkirche in Hannover and made significant contributions to the development of organ music in northern Germany.

Another notable figure was the German politician and jurist Friedrich JOENS (1768-1834), who served as the mayor of Hamburg and played a crucial role in the city's governance during the turbulent times of the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent reorganization of the German states.

Moving into the 19th century, the name JOENS gained recognition through the work of the Danish philologist and linguist Jens Andreas JOENS (1811-1886), who made significant contributions to the study of Old Norse literature and the preservation of Scandinavian cultural heritage.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname JOENS throughout history, highlighting its deep roots in northern Germany and the surrounding regions, as well as its diverse associations across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joens

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

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

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