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

Joves, 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 Joves surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joves in America

Joves is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joves surname appeared 189 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 Joves.

We can also compare 2010 data for Joves 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 Joves

The surname "JOVES" is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, Spain, dating back to the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Catalan word "jove," which means "young" or "youth." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who was youthful or had a youthful appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Llibre de Proveïments," a historical document from the city of Barcelona dated around the 14th century. This document mentions a certain "Pere Joves," indicating that the surname was already in use during that time.

In the 16th century, there are records of a notable figure named Joan Joves, who was a renowned architect and sculptor from the town of Valls, in the province of Tarragona. He is credited with designing several important buildings and structures in the region, including the Church of Sant Joan in Valls, which is considered one of his masterpieces.

Another prominent individual with the surname Joves was Francesc Joves, a celebrated Catalan painter who lived in the 17th century. His works are renowned for their vibrant colors and depictions of everyday life in Catalonia during that era. Francesc Joves' paintings can be found in various museums and collections throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, there was a notable writer and poet named Josep Joves, who hailed from the city of Barcelona. His literary works were widely acclaimed and influential in Catalan literature, and he is recognized as one of the leading figures of the Catalan Enlightenment.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a prominent politician named Joaquim Joves rose to prominence in Catalonia. He was a fierce advocate for Catalan autonomy and played a significant role in the region's political landscape during that time.

While the surname Joves is most commonly associated with Catalonia and Spain, it is also found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and diaspora over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Catalan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joves

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

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

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