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

Jovin, 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 Jovin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jovin in America

Jovin is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jovin surname appeared 187 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 Jovin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jovin 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 Jovin

The surname "JOVIN" is believed to have originated in France, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the French word "jouvenceau," which means "young man" or "youth." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term for a young person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "JOVIN" can be found in the parish records of the village of Aubrac, located in the southern region of Aveyron, France. In these records, dating back to the late 1600s, there are entries for several individuals with the surname Jovin, including a certain Jean Jovin, born in 1687.

Another notable early reference to the name "JOVIN" is found in the French military records from the Napoleonic era. During the early 19th century, a soldier named Pierre Jovin served in Napoleon's Grande Armée, participating in several campaigns across Europe.

The name "JOVIN" also appears in historical documents related to the French settlement of North America. In the 1700s, a family by the name of Jovin emigrated from France to the colony of Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia and surrounding areas). One of their descendants, Joseph Jovin, born in 1745, became a prominent figure in the Acadian community.

As the Jovin family spread throughout France and its territories, various spelling variations emerged, such as "Jouvin," "Jovain," and "Jauvin." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

Historically, the name "JOVIN" has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Jacques Jovin, a French philosopher and theologian born in the late 16th century. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Étienne Jovin, a French artist and engraver who lived during the 17th century. His intricate etchings and engravings were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Émile Jovin was a respected French botanist and horticulturist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and the cultivation of ornamental plants.

While the surname "JOVIN" is not among the most common in France today, it has a rich history dating back several centuries, with roots in various regions of the country and a connection to the French diaspora in North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jovin

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

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

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