Joselyne Surname
Approximately 98 people bear this surname
Joselyne 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 SurnameJoselyne Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burundi | 49 | 1:200,099 | 357 |
| Rwanda | 25 | 1:454,599 | 1,711 |
| Kenya | 6 | 1:7,696,650 | 52,907 |
| DR Congo | 4 | 1:18,469,892 | 182,906 |
| United States | 4 | 1:90,614,733 | 1,198,479 |
| Uganda | 3 | 1:13,013,093 | 160,157 |
| France | 2 | 1:33,211,361 | 423,184 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1:20,769,068 | 227,406 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 1:10,432,932 | 36,508 |
| Ghana | 1 | 1:27,020,692 | 23,742 |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 1:23,071,232 | 76,679 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 4 | 1:6,093,842 | 135,151 |
The alternate forms: Josélyne (1) are calculated separately.
Joselyne (31,971) may also be a first name.
Joselyne 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.
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.
Joselyne Demographics
Joselyne Religious Adherence
in Kenya
Religious Adherence
in Kenya
Joselyne Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Joselyne Come From? nationality or country of origin
Joselyne (Hindi: जोसलिन) is held by more people in Burundi than any other country/territory. It may be found as a variant: Josélyne. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Joselyne? popularity and diffusion
Joselyne is the 1,871,545th most prevalent family name globally, held by approximately 1 in 74,362,713 people. The surname Joselyne occurs mostly in Africa, where 91 percent of Joselyne live; 85 percent live in East Africa and 83 percent live in East Bantu Africa. It is also the 26,539th most commonly held first name throughout the world. It is borne by 31,971 people.
The last name Joselyne is most commonly held in Burundi, where it is held by 49 people, or 1 in 200,099. Excluding Burundi Joselyne occurs in 11 countries. It also occurs in Rwanda, where 26 percent live and Kenya, where 6 percent live.
Joselyne Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those bearing the surname is predominantly Christian (100%) in Kenya.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josélyne | 96 | 1 | / |
| Joscelyne | 94 | 273 | / |
| Josselyne | 94 | 3 | / |
| Josielyne | 94 | 1 | / |
| Jocelyne | 88 | 2,062 | / |
| Joseline | 88 | 924 | / |
| Joselene | 88 | 2 | / |
| Yoselyne | 88 | 1 | / |
| Joycelyne | 82 | 7 | / |
| Josseline | 82 | 7 | / |
| Josceline | 82 | 6 | / |
| Jouseline | 82 | 2 | / |
| Joyseline | 82 | 1 | / |
| Josselene | 82 | 1 | / |
| Josielene | 82 | 1 | / |
| Jhoseline | 82 | 1 | / |
| Joszelaine | 78 | 1 | / |
| Joisilayne | 78 | 1 | / |
| Joceline | 75 | 420 | / |
| Jaseline | 75 | 5 | / |
| Jacelyne | 75 | 3 | / |
| Josyline | 75 | 2 | / |
| Josiline | 75 | 1 | / |
| Josilene | 75 | 1 | / |
| Yoseline | 75 | 1 | / |
| Jozeline | 75 | 1 | / |
| Jousselaine | 74 | 1 | / |
| Joyceline | 71 | 33 | / |
| Joiceline | 71 | 7 | / |
| Jocelaine | 71 | 6 | / |
| Youseline | 71 | 6 | / |
| Jusseline | 71 | 2 | / |
| Juseliene | 71 | 1 | / |
| Jusselene | 71 | 1 | / |
| Jasseline | 71 | 1 | / |
| Joseleena | 71 | 1 | / |
| Joceleine | 71 | 1 | / |
| Geoseline | 71 | 1 | / |
| Joycelene | 71 | 1 | / |
| Joysiline | 71 | 1 | / |
| Josielena | 71 | 1 | / |
| Jossiline | 71 | 1 | / |
| Josielenio | 67 | 1 | / |
Joselyne Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Joselyne in the Hindi language | ||
| जोसलिन | josalina | - |
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