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

Journet, 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 Journet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Journet in America

Journet is the 51176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Journet surname appeared 407 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 Journet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Journet 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 Journet

The surname JOURNET has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "journée," meaning "day" or "day's work." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a day laborer or performed daily tasks.

One of the earliest references to the JOURNET surname can be found in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, where a certain Raoul Journet is mentioned in the year 1198. This is one of the first documented instances of the name, indicating its presence in the Île-de-France region of northern France during the Medieval period.

The JOURNET name can also be traced to the Bourgogne (Burgundy) region of eastern France, where it is believed to have originated from the town of Journet, located in the department of Saône-et-Loire. This connection to a specific place name is not uncommon for French surnames, as many were derived from the place of residence or origin of the family.

Notable individuals bearing the JOURNET surname include Jean Journet (1495-1568), a French Protestant theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the spread of Calvinism in France during the 16th century. Another prominent figure was Nicolas Journet (1608-1677), a French lawyer and historian who wrote extensively on the history of the city of Dijon in Burgundy.

In the 18th century, there was Jacques Journet (1735-1812), a French Catholic priest and philosopher who made contributions to the fields of theology and metaphysics. Later, in the 19th century, Léon Journet (1864-1933) was a French politician and journalist who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the department of Saône-et-Loire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JOURNET surname in England can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from the year 1195, where a certain William Journet is mentioned. This suggests that the name had spread beyond the borders of France by the late 12th century, likely through migration or trade routes.

While the JOURNET surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including countries like Canada, the United States, and even Australia. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it was likely derived from either a occupation or a specific place name within the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Journet

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

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

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