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

Jolma, 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 Jolma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jolma in America

Jolma is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jolma surname appeared 244 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 Jolma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jolma 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 Jolma

The surname Jolma originates from Finland, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Finnish word "jolma," which means "stern" or "grim." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a serious or imposing demeanor.

The earliest known record of the name Jolma dates back to 1567, when a man named Matti Jolma was mentioned in a parish register from the town of Hämeenlinna in southern Finland. At that time, surnames were not yet in widespread use, so Jolma was likely a patronymic name referring to the father's first name or a personal characteristic.

In the 17th century, the Jolma name can be found in various parts of Finland, including the regions of Ostrobothnia and Tavastia. Some notable individuals from this period include Jaakko Jolma (1625-1688), a farmer and landowner from the village of Teuva, and Heikki Jolma (1647-1712), a blacksmith from the town of Hämeenlinna.

One of the earliest records of the Jolma name outside of Finland is from the late 18th century, when a Swedish soldier named Johan Jolma served in the Russian army during the Russo-Swedish War of 1788-1790. This suggests that some Jolmas may have migrated to Sweden or other parts of the Baltic region during this time.

In the 19th century, the Jolma name became more widespread in Finland, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. These include Juho Jolma (1819-1876), a prominent farmer and local politician from the town of Lapua, and Matti Jolma (1845-1912), a Lutheran minister and author from the city of Oulu.

As the 20th century arrived, the Jolma name continued to be found across Finland, with several individuals gaining recognition in various fields. These include Eero Jolma (1901-1976), a Finnish writer and journalist, and Tauno Jolma (1922-2006), a successful businessman and industrialist who founded the Jolma Group, a major Finnish conglomerate.

While the Jolma surname is primarily associated with Finland, it has also been documented in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical roots can be traced back to the Finnish language and culture, where it has been a part of the country's rich onomastic heritage for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jolma

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

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

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