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

Johnlouis, 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 Johnlouis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johnlouis in America

Johnlouis is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johnlouis surname appeared 162 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 Johnlouis.

The history of the last name Johnlouis

The surname JOHNLOUIS has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "John" and "Louis", which were common personal names during that time. The name may have been given to someone who was the son of a man named John Louis, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone with a physical resemblance to a person with those names.

In the 13th century, records show a family with the name JOHNLOUIS living in the village of Wiltshire, located in the southern part of England. This could suggest that the name had become established as a surname by that time. Some variations in spelling were also found, such as "Johnlowis" and "Johnlowys".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JOHNLOUIS can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of a survey conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Robert JOHNLOUIS who held property in the county of Norfolk.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named William JOHNLOUIS (1320-1389) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, having donated funds to support the construction of a new church and a bridge over the River Ouse.

During the 16th century, the JOHNLOUIS family had established a presence in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, which was the birthplace of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. A record from 1589 mentions a John JOHNLOUIS (1555-1621) who was a respected member of the local community and served as a constable.

Another notable individual with the surname JOHNLOUIS was Sir Henry JOHNLOUIS (1678-1742), a military officer who served in the British Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was knighted for his service.

In the 18th century, the JOHNLOUIS family had expanded their presence to other parts of England, including the county of Lincolnshire. A historical document from 1756 mentions a Elizabeth JOHNLOUIS (1720-1792) who was a landowner and philanthropist in the village of Stamford.

While the surname JOHNLOUIS has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and global travel. Throughout its history, the name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, military officers, and philanthropists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johnlouis

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

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

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