Explore the Family Name Jugan
The meaning of Jugan
1. Romanian: nickname from jug ‘yoke’ + the augmentative suffix -an. 2. Hungarized form (Jugán) of Romanian Iugan: from a derivative (with the augmentative suffix -an) of the personal name Iuga, itself a short form of Gheorghe (see George). 3. Sorbian: nickname meaning ‘southerner’, a derivative of Lower Sorbian jug ‘south’.
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How common is the last name Jugan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jugan decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 74,164th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 87,335th spot, a decrease of 17.76%. The number of people with the Jugan surname also declined during this period. There were 243 individuals with this surname in 2000, which fell to 213 by 2010, a decrease of 12.35%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also dropped by 22.22% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #87,335 | -17.76% |
| Count | 243 | 213 | -12.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jugan
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Jugan surname bearers over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, approximately 93.83% identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 92.02% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also saw a decrease from 3.29% to 2.82%. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity emerged in the 2010 census, making up 2.35% and 2.82% respectively. The proportions of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained constant at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 92.02% | -1.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.29% | 2.82% | -14.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |