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

Joiner, 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 Joiner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joiner in America

Joiner is the 2228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joiner surname appeared 16,349 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Joiner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Joiner 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 Joiner

The surname JOINER is an English occupational surname that originated in the Middle Ages. It was derived from the Old French word 'joigneor', meaning a skilled woodworker who assembled and joined various components to construct items such as furniture, doors, and window frames.

The earliest recorded examples of the JOINER surname can be traced back to the 13th century in English parish records and tax rolls. One notable early bearer of the name was William le Joynour, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, England, in 1275.

During the medieval period, joiners were highly skilled craftsmen who played a crucial role in the construction of buildings, ships, and various wooden structures. Their work was essential in the development of towns and cities, and they were often members of respected guilds or trade organizations.

In the 16th century, the JOINER surname appeared in historical records such as the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524, which listed Thomas Joyner from Worcestershire, England. The variant spelling 'Joyner' was also common during this time, reflecting the evolution of the English language.

One prominent figure with the JOINER surname was Robert Joiner (1586-1639), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Heytesbury, Wiltshire, in the early 17th century. Another notable bearer was William Joiner (1675-1753), an English clockmaker and watchmaker from London who was renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship.

In the 18th century, the JOINER surname gained recognition through individuals like Samuel Joiner (1709-1785), an English Baptist minister and theologian, and John Joiner (1753-1824), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London.

As the industrial revolution took hold in the 19th century, the role of joiners evolved, and many transitioned into working in factories or specializing in specific areas of woodworking, such as cabinet making or furniture production. Nonetheless, the JOINER surname remained a testament to the rich history and significance of this skilled trade.

Throughout history, the JOINER surname has been carried by numerous individuals, reflecting its widespread presence across various regions of England and its enduring connection to the craft of woodworking and construction.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joiner

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

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

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