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

Joffrion, 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 Joffrion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joffrion in America

Joffrion is the 34574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joffrion surname appeared 654 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 Joffrion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Joffrion 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 Joffrion

The surname Joffrion originates from the French region of Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French personal name "Joffroi" or "Geoffroy," which itself comes from the Germanic name "Gauffrid," meaning "peace" and "pledge."

The earliest known record of the Joffrion name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Gaufridus." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded landowners and their properties across Norman-conquered England.

During the Middle Ages, the name was often spelled as "Joffrion," "Joffryon," or "Joffrayon," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. Some notable bearers of the name from this era include Sir Richard Joffrion, a Norman knight who fought in the Crusades in the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, the Joffrion family established roots in the French provinces of Poitou and Saintonge, where they held significant landholdings and influence. One prominent member was Jean Joffrion (1325-1398), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as the Mayor of La Rochelle.

As the name spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and forms, such as "Joffrin" in England and "Joffrés" in Spain. In the 16th century, the Spanish explorer and conquistador, Juan Joffrés (1493-1559), led several expeditions to the Americas and established settlements in what is now Mexico and Guatemala.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Joffrion (1587-1657), an English Member of Parliament and landowner, who played a significant role in the English Civil War, serving as a cavalry commander under Oliver Cromwell.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Joffrion name continued to appear in various parts of Europe, including France, England, and the Low Countries. One such individual was the Dutch painter, Pieter Joffrion (1673-1738), whose landscapes and seascapes were highly regarded in his time.

In the 19th century, the French philosopher and writer, Auguste Joffrion (1812-1887), gained recognition for his works on ethics and social theory, influencing the intellectual discourse of his era.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the Joffrion surname throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of this name's legacy across different regions and cultural contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joffrion

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

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

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