Explore the Family Name Journigan
The meaning of Journigan
Altered form of Jernigan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Journigan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Journigan has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,577 and by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 60,505, indicating a change of 3.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 299 in 2000 to 333 in 2010, an increase of 11.37%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #60,505 | 3.31% |
| Count | 299 | 333 | 11.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Journigan
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Journigan surname over the decade. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable decrease in the number of individuals identifying as White, from 69.90% to 64.86%, a decline of 7.21%. In contrast, those identifying as Black rose from 28.09% to 33.03%, an increase of 17.59%. The category of two or more races saw an emergence in 2010 at 1.80%, while percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native stayed static with no recorded figures.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 64.86% | -7.21% |
| Black | 28.09% | 33.03% | 17.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |