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

Joson, 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 Joson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joson in America

Joson is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joson surname appeared 474 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 Joson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Joson 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 Joson

The surname JOSON originated from the Old Norse personal name 'Jöfurr', which means 'ruler' or 'prince'. It is believed to have first appeared in the late 9th century AD in the regions of Scandinavia, particularly in Norway and Sweden.

During the Viking Age, many Norsemen settled in various parts of the British Isles, including England, Scotland, and Ireland. As a result, the name JOSON and its variations began to appear in these regions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 AD by order of William the Conqueror.

In the 12th century, a Scottish landowner named Joson de Crauford was mentioned in several charters and records. He is believed to have been one of the earliest bearers of the name in Scotland.

In the 14th century, an English knight named Sir John Joson fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. He was renowned for his bravery and military prowess.

During the 16th century, a Dutch explorer named Willem Joson was among the first Europeans to establish trade routes with Japan. He played a significant role in facilitating cultural exchange between Europe and the Far East.

In the 17th century, a Swedish philosopher and mathematician named Andreas Joson made significant contributions to the fields of logic and geometry. His works were highly influential in the development of modern philosophical thought.

In the 19th century, a Norwegian author named Henrik Joson gained widespread recognition for his novels and short stories depicting the harsh realities of life in rural Norway. His works are considered classics of Norwegian literature.

Throughout history, the surname JOSON has been associated with various places and locations, such as Joson Hill in England, Joson Village in Scotland, and Joson Island in Norway. Additionally, variations of the name, such as Josson, Johnsson, and Jonsson, have been prevalent in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joson

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

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

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