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

Josan, 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 Josan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Josan in America

Josan is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Josan surname appeared 182 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 Josan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Josan 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 Josan

The surname JOSAN originated in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic name Yousef or Yusuf, which was a common name among the Moors who ruled parts of Spain for several centuries.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname JOSAN can be found in the Llibre del Repartiment, a 13th-century document that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia following the Christian conquest. This suggests that the name was already in use among Iberian families during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname JOSAN was Ramon Josan, a wealthy merchant from Barcelona who traded extensively with the Mediterranean regions. His name appears in several historical records and documents related to trade and commerce during that era.

The surname JOSAN has also been linked to various place names, particularly in the Catalan region. For instance, the town of Josa de Cadí, located in the Pyrenees mountains, may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in some cases.

In the 16th century, a renowned artist named Joan Josan was active in Valencia, known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning several churches and cathedrals in the region. His works are still preserved and celebrated as part of the Valencian artistic heritage.

Another notable figure with the surname JOSAN was Pere Josan, a military commander who fought alongside King James I of Aragon during the Reconquista. He was born in the late 12th century and played a significant role in the conquest of the Balearic Islands.

Throughout history, the surname JOSAN has undergone various spelling variations, such as Josan, Josán, Josant, and Jossán, reflecting the regional linguistic influences and dialects of the areas where it was present.

It is worth noting that while the surname JOSAN is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich historical legacy rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Josan

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

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

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