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

Rejouis, 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 Rejouis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rejouis in America

Rejouis is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rejouis surname appeared 171 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 Rejouis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rejouis 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 Rejouis

The surname Rejouis has its origins in France, dating back to the late 16th or early 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French verb "rejouir," which means "to rejoice" or "to make joyful." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, given to someone with a cheerful or joyful demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, where a certain Jean Rejouis was mentioned in 1612. Another early reference is in the records of the town of Limoges, where a family with the surname Rejouis was documented in the 1620s.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name appears to have been most prevalent in the regions of Limousin and Poitou-Charentes in central and western France. During this period, several notable individuals bore the surname Rejouis, including Jacques Rejouis (1638-1712), a renowned goldsmith from Limoges who was known for his intricate and ornate creations.

Another significant figure was Antoine Rejouis (1712-1792), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Angoulême. He played a crucial role in the local economy and was involved in various civic affairs. His son, Pierre Rejouis (1748-1825), followed in his footsteps and became a successful businessman and civic leader in his own right.

In the 19th century, the name Rejouis began to spread more widely across France. One notable bearer was Marie-Thérèse Rejouis (1814-1899), a pioneering educator who established several schools for girls in the city of Lyon. Her contributions to the field of education were widely recognized during her lifetime.

Another distinguished individual was Louis Rejouis (1856-1932), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris and other French cities. His most famous work was the Palais de Chaillot, which was constructed for the 1937 World's Fair in Paris.

Over the centuries, the surname Rejouis has maintained a presence in various parts of France, although it is relatively uncommon compared to some other French surnames. Despite its rarity, the name continues to carry the connotations of joy and cheerfulness that it has held since its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rejouis

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

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

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