Explore the Family Name Jungels
The meaning of Jungels
German (Rhineland; Jüngels): from a pet form of Jung for a minor + post-medieval excrescent -s. Alternatively, the surname may derive from an ancient Germanic personal name Junk, Jungo ‘young’.
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How common is the last name Jungels in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jungels saw an increase in its popularity rank from 53,299 in 2000 to 50,960 in 2010, marking a growth of approximately 4.39%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname grew by 12.36% during the same period, with the number rising from 364 in 2000 to 409 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #50,960 | 4.39% |
| Count | 364 | 409 | 12.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jungels
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of people bearing the surname Jungels identified as White, with an increase from 96.98% in 2000 to 98.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a notable change in the Hispanic category, which went from 1.65% in 2000 to no recorded instances in 2010. There were also no records of individuals of two or more races bearing this surname for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 98.78% | 1.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |