Explore the Family Name Juelfs
The meaning of Juelfs
North German (Jülfs): related to Jolfs, a patronymic from the personal name Jolleff, a variant of Godlef.
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How common is the last name Juelfs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Juelfs has been rising in recent years in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,428th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it had risen to the 62,531st position, marking a positive change of 9.93%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 264 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 21.21%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight increase from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, registering a 10% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #62,531 | 9.93% |
| Count | 264 | 320 | 21.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Juelfs
With regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Juelfs surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.11% of Juelfs-identified as White, and this figure edged up slightly to 98.75% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives for both the 2000 and 2010 census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 98.75% | 0.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |