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
The surname Joscelin is held by more people in Belgium than any other country or territory. It can be rendered as a variant:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Joscelin? popularity and diffusion
The surname Joscelin is the 10,311,814th most commonly held family name in the world, held by approximately 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. The surname occurs mostly in Europe, where 67 percent of Joscelin are found; 67 percent are found in Western Europe and 67 percent are found in Germanic Europe. Joscelin is also the 491,536th most widely held forename in the world, held by 319 people.
This surname is most prevalent in Belgium, where it is carried by 2 people, or 1 in 5,748,322. In Belgium it is primarily found in: Flemish Region, where 100 percent reside. Without taking into account Belgium this surname is found in one country. It is also common in The Dominican Republic, where 33 percent reside.
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