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

Jolla, 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 Jolla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jolla in America

Jolla is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jolla surname appeared 249 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 Jolla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jolla 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 Jolla

The surname Jolla is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Catalan word "jolla," which means "bowl" or "vessel." This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with pottery or lived near a distinctive geographical feature resembling a bowl.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jolla can be found in the Catalonian town of Manresa, where a family bearing this name was documented in the 14th century. Historical records from this time period indicate that the Jolla family played a significant role in the local community, with some members serving as merchants and artisans.

In the 15th century, the surname Jolla began to appear in other parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Aragon and Valencia. This spread of the name likely coincided with the migration of Catalan families seeking new opportunities or fleeing conflicts within their homeland.

A notable figure associated with the Jolla surname was Juan Jolla, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Valencia during the late 16th century. He was known for his successful trade ventures and his contributions to the local economy.

Another individual of historical significance was María Jolla, a Catalan poet and writer who lived in the 17th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and have been preserved for future generations.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Jolla family established itself in the town of Mataró, near Barcelona. One of their descendants, Jaume Jolla (1745-1822), became a respected scholar and educator, known for his innovations in teaching methods and his dedication to the intellectual development of his students.

As the centuries progressed, the Jolla surname continued to spread across Spain and beyond, carried by individuals who sought new opportunities or were driven by circumstances to migrate to other regions or countries. Despite this diaspora, the name has remained a tangible link to its Catalan roots and the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jolla

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

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

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