Explore the Family Name Junco
The meaning of Junco
1. Spanish: topographic name for someone who lived where reeds grew, Spanish junco, from Latin iuncus. 2. Asturian-Leonese: Castilianized form of a habitational name from either of two places in Asturias (Spain) named Xuncu, especially the one in the district of Ribesella. 3. Galician: Castilianized form of a habitational name from the town of Xunco in Galicia (Spain). 4. Altered form of French Joncas. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Junco are descendants of Pierre Joncas dit Lapierre from France (see Joncas). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Roberto, Carlos, Manuel, Ramon, Blanca, Jose, Ricardo, Alejandro, Ana, Francisco, Jorge, Juan.
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How common is the last name Junco in the United States?
The surname Junco has seen a rise in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Junco ranked 25,304 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 23,283. This represents an increase of approximately 8 percent over this period. The number of individuals with the Junco surname also grew from 919 in 2000 to 1,094 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of just over 19 percent. This trend resulted in an increase in the proportion of Juncos per 100k people from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,304 | #23,283 | 7.99% |
| Count | 919 | 1,094 | 19.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.37 | 8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Junco
When it comes to ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data provides some interesting insights. A significant majority of individuals with the Junco surname identify as Hispanic, with this group growing from 73.34 percent in 2000 to nearly 79 percent in 2010. On the other hand, the White population of Juncos declined over the decade from 23.29 percent to 18.37 percent. Furthermore, the percentage of Juncos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 37.4 percent, while the Black population remained relatively stable at around 1.3 percent. The data indicated no Juncos identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.34% | 78.98% | 7.69% |
| White | 23.29% | 18.37% | -21.12% |
| Black | 1.31% | 1.28% | -2.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 0.82% | -37.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |