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

Josserand, 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 Josserand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Josserand in America

Josserand is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Josserand surname appeared 202 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 Josserand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Josserand 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 Josserand

The surname Josserand has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French personal name "Josselin," which was a diminutive form of the Germanic name "Gaudisselin." This name was composed of the elements "gaud" meaning "joy" and "selin" meaning "divine."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Josserand can be found in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Josselin," likely referring to a Norman nobleman who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name Josserand was particularly prevalent in the regions of Burgundy and Franche-Comté in eastern France. It was often associated with the noble families of these areas, and several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period.

One such individual was Hugues Josserand (c. 1250-1320), a prominent lawyer and jurist from Dijon, who served as a councilor to the Duke of Burgundy. Another notable figure was Jean Josserand (c. 1310-1375), a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris.

The name Josserand also appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. For instance, the name is mentioned in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Cluny" (Cartulary of the Abbey of Cluny), a collection of charters and legal documents dating back to the 11th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several individuals with the surname Josserand achieved prominence in various fields. One such person was Claude Josserand (1540-1615), a distinguished French physician and botanist who contributed significantly to the study of medicinal plants.

Another notable figure was Étienne Josserand (1605-1672), a renowned French architect and engineer who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais du Luxembourg.

In the 18th century, the name Josserand continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Jacques Josserand (1720-1788), a prominent French lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Parlement of Burgundy.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, several individuals with the surname Josserand made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, art, and politics. One such individual was Louis Josserand (1868-1941), a renowned French jurist and legal scholar who was a professor at the University of Lyon and authored several influential works on contract law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Josserand

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

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

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