Explore the Family Name Juenger
The meaning of Juenger
German (Jünger): see Junger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Juenger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Juenger has seen a slight decrease in its popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Juenger was ranked 35,342nd in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States, but fell to 36,477th by 2010. This represented a drop of 3.21%. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Juenger increased slightly from 603 in 2000 to 613 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.66%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 4.55%, going from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #36,477 | -3.21% |
| Count | 603 | 613 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Juenger
When it comes to ethnic identity, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Juenger identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Juengers identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.68% in 2000 to 95.60% in 2010, marking a change of -2.13%. Meanwhile, the percentage that identified as Hispanic saw significant growth during this period, increasing by 96.24% to reach 2.61% in 2010 up from 1.33% in 2000. No Juengers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 95.6% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.61% | 96.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |