Explore the Family Name Juergensen
The meaning of Juergensen
North German (Jürgensen): see Jurgensen. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Gerd, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Juergensen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Juergensen has seen a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,046th in terms of commonality, and by 2010, the rank slightly dropped to 62,903rd, a decrease of 1.38%. However, the number of people carrying the name actually increased from 302 to 318, showing a growth of 5.3% over the decade. The proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #62,903 | -1.38% |
| Count | 302 | 318 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Juergensen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Juergensen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the name identify as White, making up 93.38% in 2000 and 91.51% in 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.98% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010. A similar trend is observed for those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 2.32% to 2.83%, marking a 21.98% increase. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.38% | 91.51% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 3.46% | 16.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.83% | 21.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |