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

Jossart, 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 Jossart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jossart in America

Jossart is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jossart surname appeared 299 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 Jossart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jossart 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 Jossart

The surname Jossart is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from a combination of the Old French words "josse" or "joscelin," meaning "a young nobleman," and "art," meaning "art" or "skill."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jossart surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holders commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Joscelinus Artus," referring to a landowner in Normandy, France.

During the 13th century, records show a Jossart family residing in the village of Brie-Comte-Robert, located southeast of Paris. This family held a prominent position in the region, with members serving as local officials and landowners. One notable figure from this lineage was Jean Jossart (1260-1328), who served as a trusted advisor to King Philip IV of France.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Jossart family migrated to the Low Countries, where they settled in the Duchy of Brabant (present-day Belgium and the Netherlands). Here, they continued their tradition of excellence in various fields, including art and architecture. One renowned member was Hubert Jossart (1480-1549), a Flemish painter and sculptor renowned for his intricate woodcarvings adorning churches and cathedrals across the region.

As the Jossart name spread across Europe, it also found its way to England. In the 16th century, records show a Jossart family residing in the county of Kent. One notable figure from this branch was William Jossart (1520-1588), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a tutor to the children of King Henry VIII.

Another distinguished individual bearing the Jossart surname was Marie-Louise Jossart (1681-1748), a French botanist and naturalist. She made significant contributions to the study of plant life and was among the first women to be elected to the prestigious Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris.

Throughout history, the Jossart surname has been associated with individuals who excelled in various fields, from the arts and sciences to politics and academia. While the name may have originated in France, it has since spread across Europe and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jossart

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

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

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