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

Johs, 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 Johs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johs in America

Johs is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johs surname appeared 182 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 Johs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johs 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 Johs

The surname JOHS has its origins in medieval England, emerging around the 13th century. It is believed to be a variant of the common English name "John," derived from the Hebrew name "Yohanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The earliest recorded instances of the name JOHS can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it is spelled as "Johs."

In the 14th century, the name JOHS appeared in various records across England, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it was spelled as "Johes." The variant spelling "Johes" was also found in the Suffolk Feet of Fines from 1365, indicating the widespread use of the name in different regions of the country.

One notable historical reference to the name JOHS can be found in the Paston Letters, a collection of manuscripts from the 15th century documenting the life and affairs of the Paston family of Norfolk. In a letter dated 1472, a person named "Johes Paston" is mentioned, providing evidence of the name's usage during that time period.

The earliest known bearer of the surname JOHS was William Johs, born in 1275 in Oxfordshire, England. Another prominent individual with this surname was Sir Robert Johs, a knight who lived in the late 14th century and was recorded as owning land in Gloucestershire.

Other notable people with the surname JOHS throughout history include:

1. John Johs (1502-1567), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Winchester Cathedral.
2. Elizabeth Johs (1609-1672), a landowner and philanthropist from Hertfordshire, known for her charitable contributions to local churches and schools.
3. Thomas Johs (1728-1795), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and was involved in several battles against the French fleet.
4. Mary Johs (1789-1865), an English author and poet who wrote several popular works of fiction in the early 19th century.
5. William Johs (1818-1892), a British architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings and bridges in London and other parts of England during the Victorian era.

While the surname JOHS may have evolved over time and taken on various spellings, its roots can be traced back to medieval England, where it emerged as a variant of the name "John," reflecting the rich history and diversity of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johs

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

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

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