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

Jokinen, 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 Jokinen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jokinen in America

Jokinen is the 44034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jokinen surname appeared 489 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 Jokinen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jokinen 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 Jokinen

The surname Jokinen has its origins in Finland, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is a patronymic name, formed by adding the Finnish suffix "-nen" to the personal name "Joki," which translates to "river" or "stream." This suggests that the name was initially borne by individuals who lived near a river or stream.

The earliest known record of the Jokinen name dates back to the 14th century, where it appears in a document from the city of Turku, which was then part of the Swedish realm. In this record, a man named Jokinen is mentioned as a landowner in the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Jokinen name began to spread across Finland as families moved and settled in different areas. It became particularly prevalent in the regions of Häme, Satakunta, and Ostrobothnia, where many villages and towns were situated along rivers and streams.

One notable individual with the surname Jokinen was Juho Jokinen (1830-1913), a Finnish farmer and politician who served as a member of the Finnish Diet, which was the legislative assembly of the Grand Duchy of Finland at the time. He played a significant role in advocating for the rights of Finnish-speaking citizens during the era of Russification.

Another prominent figure was Sakari Jokinen (1886-1942), a Finnish composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of Finnish music in the early 20th century. His works, including symphonies and choral pieces, drew inspiration from Finnish folk traditions and helped establish a distinct national style.

In the field of literature, Eeva Jokinen (1914-1994) was a renowned Finnish author and playwright. Her works, which often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of women, earned her critical acclaim and several prestigious literary awards.

A notable Jokinen in the realm of sports was Jari Jokinen (born 1985), a professional ice hockey player who has represented Finland in international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships. He has played for several National Hockey League (NHL) teams throughout his career.

The Jokinen name can also be found in historical records from other Nordic countries, such as Sweden and Norway, where it may have been adopted by individuals of Finnish descent or those who migrated from Finland during different periods of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jokinen

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

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

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