Joscelin Surname
Approximately 3 people bear this surname
Joscelin Surname Definition:
The French Josselin = 1 a palatal form of Gosselin: v. Goslin1 2 a double diminutive from Josse, for the Breton saint-name Jodoc or Judoc— Latinized as Jodocus or Judocus-a name (with diminutive suff. -oc) of doubtful origin, perh. from Hebrew Jude.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2 | 1:5,748,322 | 130,559 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 1:10,432,932 | 36,508 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 1:25,109,342 | 694,541 |
Joscelin (319) may also be a first name.
Joscelin Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
The French Josselin = 1 a palatal form of Gosselin: v. Goslin1 2 a double diminutive from Josse, for the Breton saint-name Jodoc or Judoc— Latinized as Jodocus or Judocus-a name (with diminutive suff. -oc) of doubtful origin, perh. from Hebrew Jude.
A Joscelin was Archdeacon of Cirencester A.D. 1187-8: v. Pipe-Roll, 34 Hen. II.
Joscelin Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Joscelin Come From? nationality or country of origin
Joscelin is most common in Belgium. It may also be found as a variant:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Joscelin? popularity and diffusion
Joscelin is the 10,311,814th most frequently used last name on a global scale. It is borne by approximately 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. The surname occurs mostly in Europe, where 67 percent of Joscelin reside; 67 percent reside in Western Europe and 67 percent reside in Germanic Europe. Joscelin is also the 491,536th most commonly held first name in the world It is held by 319 people.
The surname Joscelin is most widely held in Belgium, where it is held by 2 people, or 1 in 5,748,322. In Belgium Joscelin is mostly found in: Flemish Region, where 100 percent are found. Not including Belgium this surname exists in one country. It is also common in The Dominican Republic, where 33 percent are found.
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