Explore the Family Name Juliana
The meaning of Juliana
1. Spanish, Catalan, and southern Italian: from the feminine form of Juliano. 2. In some cases also West Indian (Dutch Caribbean): from the personal name Juliana, feminine form of Julian (see Julian 1, compare 1 above). It is one of the surnames (compare Martina) that reflect the partially mother-oriented name culture of the formerly enslaved people in the West Indies. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Lopez, Mario, Marita.
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How common is the last name Juliana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Juliana has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Juliana ranked 48,665 in terms of popularity and dropped to 54,178 in 2010, representing an 11.33% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 407 to 381 during this period, resulting in a 6.39% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also fell by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #54,178 | -11.33% |
| Count | 407 | 381 | -6.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Juliana
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Juliana has shifted somewhat over the same decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (87.22%), and while this remained the dominant ethnicity in 2010, there was a slight decrease to 85.83%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 3.93% to 4.46%, while the Hispanic segment rose from 5.65% to 6.30%. Interestingly, the Black population nearly doubled from 1.23% to 2.36%. However, those identifying with two or more races went from 1.97% to having their data suppressed for privacy, and there were no reported American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.22% | 85.83% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 5.65% | 6.3% | 11.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.93% | 4.46% | 13.49% |
| Black | 1.23% | 2.36% | 91.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |