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

Jolls, 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 Jolls surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jolls in America

Jolls is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jolls surname appeared 204 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 Jolls.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jolls 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 Jolls

The surname JOLLS is of English origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the 14th century. The name is thought to have derived from an occupational term, possibly related to the Old English word "giole," which meant "jowl" or "cheek." This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been someone who worked with livestock or dealt with meat products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JOLLS surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1327. In this record, a certain John Jolls is mentioned, providing evidence of the name's existence during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the JOLLS surname appeared in various records across different regions of England. For example, in 1592, a Thomas Jolls was listed in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Additionally, the name was present in the town of Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, where a William Jolls was recorded in the parish records in 1598.

Interestingly, the JOLLS surname has also been associated with the place name "Jolls Green," a location near Shropshire, England. It is possible that some individuals bearing the name originated from or lived in this area, further solidifying the connection between the surname and a specific geographic region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the JOLLS surname. One such person was John Jolls (1572-1642), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Stratford-upon-Avon during the early 17th century. Another prominent figure was Richard Jolls (1683-1758), a British politician and Member of Parliament for the borough of Malmesbury in the mid-18th century.

In the 19th century, the JOLLS surname gained recognition through the work of Samuel Jolls (1818-1892), a British artist and engraver known for his landscape paintings and etchings. Additionally, the name was carried by Charles Jolls (1849-1923), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

A more recent figure was Ernest Jolls (1892-1968), a British actor and theatre director who had a successful career on the London stage during the early 20th century. His performances in Shakespearean plays and other classic works earned him critical acclaim.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jolls

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

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

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