Explore the Family Name Juergens
The meaning of Juergens
German (Jürgens): see Jurgens. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Bernhard, Detlef, Dieter, Gerhardt, Heinz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Juergens in the United States?
The surname Juergens ranked 15,213th in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and dropped slightly to 16,616th in 2010, representing a decrease of 9.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 1,776 in 2000 to 1,726 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.82%. The proportional prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease, going from 0.66 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010, a reduction of 10.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,213 | #16,616 | -9.22% |
| Count | 1,776 | 1,726 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.59 | -10.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Juergens
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Juergens surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.35% to 95.48% over this decade. In contrast, there were notable increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more ethnic identities, with changes of 35.29% and 49.50%, respectively. Furthermore, a significant increase was observed in the Hispanic group from 0.90% to 2.26%, a change of 151.11%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.48% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.26% | 151.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.51% | 49.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.46% | 35.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |