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

Jostes, 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 Jostes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jostes in America

Jostes is the 49824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jostes surname appeared 421 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 Jostes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jostes 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 Jostes

The surname Jostes is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "jost," which was a diminutive form of the name Jodocus or Josse, itself derived from the Hebrew name Judah.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jostes can be found in the records of the town of Ulm in southern Germany, where a certain Johann Jostes is mentioned in a document from the year 1387. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 14th century.

In the following centuries, the name Jostes continued to appear in various Germanic regions, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and Switzerland. It is likely that the name spread through migration and intermarriage among different communities.

A notable historical figure bearing the surname Jostes was Johann Jostes, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1624 to 1701. He was a prominent scholar of his time and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another individual of note was Heinrich Jostes, a German painter who lived from 1778 to 1854. He is best known for his landscape paintings and was a member of the Düsseldorf School of Painting.

In the 19th century, the name Jostes gained some recognition in the literary world, with the German writer and poet Wilhelm Jostes (1826-1898) being one of the more well-known figures. His works focused on the Rhenish folklore and traditions.

Across the Atlantic, the name Jostes can be found in the records of early German immigrants to the United States. One such individual was Johann Jostes, who arrived in Pennsylvania in the year 1749, seeking new opportunities in the New World.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Jostes, a German-American industrialist and entrepreneur who lived from 1837 to 1915. He established several successful businesses in the United States and was instrumental in the development of the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Throughout its history, the surname Jostes has maintained a strong presence in various German-speaking regions, as well as among the descendants of German immigrants in other parts of the world. While not a common name, it has left an indelible mark on various fields, from theology and philosophy to art and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jostes

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

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

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