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

Jolie, 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 Jolie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jolie in America

Jolie is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jolie surname appeared 352 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 Jolie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jolie 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 Jolie

The surname Jolie is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "jolif," which translates to "pretty" or "joyful." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with an attractive or cheerful demeanor.

In the 13th century, there are records of individuals bearing variations of the name, such as "Joli" and "Jolif," in regions like Normandy and Brittany. These early spellings reflect the linguistic evolution of the name from its Old French roots.

One of the earliest known references to the Jolie surname can be found in the Calendars of the Exchequer Rolls of Normandy, dating back to the late 12th century. These records documented financial transactions and land ownership in the region, indicating that the name was already established among the local population.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Jolie name appeared in various legal documents and chronicles across northern France, suggesting its gradual spread and adoption by different families. Some notable individuals from this period include Jean Jolie, a merchant from Rouen mentioned in a 1412 trade agreement, and Guillemette Jolie, a landowner from Amiens whose estate is referenced in a 1497 property deed.

In the 16th century, the Jolie surname gained greater prominence with the rise of Étienne Jolie (1532-1592), a renowned French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Pont Neuf bridge across the Seine River.

Another notable figure was Marie Jolie (1598-1665), a French writer and poet who published a collection of sonnets and was celebrated for her literary talent during the Renaissance period.

As the centuries progressed, the Jolie surname continued to spread across France and beyond, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions. In the 18th century, Jacques Jolie (1712-1784) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the Bordeaux region, known for his successful wine trade.

Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Marie-Aimée Jolie (1830-1899), a French sculptor and artist who gained recognition for her intricate marble and bronze works exhibited in Paris salons.

While these are just a few examples, the Jolie surname has a rich history deeply rooted in French culture and society, reflecting the evolution of language and the diverse achievements of individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jolie

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

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

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