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Joplin
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English
Etymology
English surname, from en Jobelin stupid man, fool, a diminutive of the biblical name en Job, with a negative association of patience with lethargy and stupidity.
Pronunciation
en /ˈd͡ʒɒplɪn/ RP
en /ˈd͡ʒɑplɪn/ GA
en ɒplɪn 2
Proper noun
~ s
en.
en place c/USA:
en city co/Jasper County and co/Newton County s/Missouri.
en ucomm/and/CDP co/Liberty County s/Montana.
en ucomm co/Jack County s/Texas.
en ucomm co/Prince William County s/Virginia.
en ucomm co/Kanawha County s/West Virginia.
Derived terms
en Joplinesque
Statistics
According to the 2010 United States Census, Joplin is the 14233rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2107 individuals. Joplin is most common among White (75.42%) and Black/African American (16.56%) individuals.
References
Bardsley, Charles: A dictionary of English and Welsh surnames, p. 433