Joselin Surname
Approximately 458 people bear this surname
Joselin Surname Definition:
JOCELIN: A double diminutive from Josse, for the Breton saint-name Jodoc or Judoc (from Breton jud, 'fighter'; Latinized Jodocus). Jodocus (+669), an Armorican prince of Welsh extraction, became a hermit at Ponthieu, where he is still remembered as S.
Read More About This SurnameJoselin Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 139 | 1:75,057 | 3,477 |
| India | 56 | 1:13,697,596 | 234,369 |
| Haiti | 49 | 1:218,039 | 8,036 |
| Indonesia | 44 | 1:3,005,664 | 168,399 |
| United States | 41 | 1:8,840,462 | 379,649 |
| England | 39 | 1:1,428,668 | 62,556 |
| Chile | 22 | 1:800,749 | 17,445 |
| Australia | 16 | 1:1,687,231 | 81,699 |
| Canada | 13 | 1:2,834,276 | 161,175 |
| Malaysia | 12 | 1:2,457,852 | 95,442 |
| Honduras | 5 | 1:1,763,288 | 5,823 |
| France | 2 | 1:33,211,361 | 423,184 |
| Venezuela | 2 | 1:15,102,038 | 69,873 |
| Mexico | 2 | 1:62,063,102 | 83,384 |
| Puerto Rico | 2 | 1:1,775,070 | 6,602 |
| Spain | 2 | 1:23,376,018 | 128,922 |
| Albania | 1 | 1:2,914,055 | 29,474 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 1:15,905,846 | 50,210 |
| Bolivia | 1 | 1:10,616,434 | 17,077 |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1:45,522,696 | 503,646 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1:8,212,915 | 156,297 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Panama | 1 | 1:3,912,258 | 17,195 |
| Madagascar | 1 | 1:23,649,837 | 9,420 |
| Kenya | 1 | 1:46,179,900 | 103,372 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 1:97,546,262 | 29,669 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 1:73,879,570 | 260,543 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 32 | 1:761,730 | 34,727 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 23 | 1:2,183,421 | 107,224 |
Joselin (24,194) may also be a first name.
Joselin Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
JOCELIN: A double diminutive from Josse, for the Breton saint-name Jodoc or Judoc (from Breton jud, 'fighter'; Latinized Jodocus). Jodocus (+669), an Armorican prince of Welsh extraction, became a hermit at Ponthieu, where he is still remembered as S. Josse. In Cornwall he is commemorated as S. Just. Jocelin or Goscelin was elected bishop of Glasgow in 1174 and died 1199 (Dowcen, p. 298—299) Gocelinus, archdeacon of Dunkeld, c. 1188 (Scon, p. 27; RAA., I, p. 141). Gilbert, son of Jocennus or Goscelinus, burgess of Aberdeen, c. 1189—99 (RAA., I, p. 57,136). Jocelin hostiarins to King William the Lion, a. 1214 (RAA., I, p. 260). Gocelin de Balliol, brother of John Balliol, in record, 1260 (LAC., p. 152). William Gocelyn of Scotland rendered homage, 1296 (Bain, II, p. 203). Gocelyn is a variant spelling of the name.
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.
Corruptions of the personal name Joscelyne.
Joslin or Josling is a corruption of Jocelyn, Josceline, or Josselyn, the name of an ancient knightly Essex family of Hyde Hall that held the manor of High Roding and other extensive estates in this and the surrounding counties as far back as the 16th century (M.). The name is also established in the adjoining county of Suffolk.
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Joselin Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Joselin Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Joselin (Arabic: جوزيلين, Marathi: जोसेिलन) is found in The Dominican Republic more than any other country/territory. It may also occur in the variant forms:. Click here for other possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Joselin? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 657,184th most frequently occurring surname on earth. It is borne by around 1 in 15,911,672 people. The last name Joselin occurs mostly in The Americas, where 61 percent of Joselin reside; 41 percent reside in Caribbean and 31 percent reside in Hispano-Caribbean. Joselin is also the 32,818th most frequently held forename internationally, held by 24,194 people.
The surname is most frequently used in The Dominican Republic, where it is carried by 139 people, or 1 in 75,057. Beside The Dominican Republic it is found in 27 countries. It also occurs in India, where 12 percent reside and Haiti, where 11 percent reside.
Joselin Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Joselin has changed over time. In The United States the number of people bearing the Joselin last name increased 178 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in England it increased 122 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Joselin Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Joselin surname are 13.44% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 66.67% being registered with the party.
The amount Joselin earn in different countries varies somewhat. In United States they earn 31.66% less than the national average, earning $29,486 USD per year and in Canada they earn 20.61% less than the national average, earning $39,441 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Joselin Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Joselin in the Marathi language | ||
| जोसेिलन | joseilana | 66.67 |
| जोसेलीन | joselina | 33.33 |
| Joselin in the Arabic language | ||
| جوزيلين | jwzylyn | - |
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