Explore the Family Name Junger
The meaning of Junger
1. German (also Jünger): distinguishing name, from Middle High German jünger ‘younger’, for the younger of two bearers of the same personal name, usually a son who bore the same name as his father. The surname Junger is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine), Slovenia, and elsewhere in Central Europe. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): descriptive nickname from Middle High German junger, German Junger ‘young man’. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Jacques, Pascal, Sylvain. German Kurt, Wolfang. Scandinavian Anders.
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How common is the last name Junger in the United States?
The surname Junger has seen a slight decrease in popularity as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Junger ranked 54,880th in popularity and had 351 counts. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the 61,585th position with a count of 326, indicating a change of -12.22 in rank and -7.12 in count. The proportion of people named Junger per 100,000 also dipped by -15.38, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #61,585 | -12.22% |
| Count | 351 | 326 | -7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Junger
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Junger surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.30% of people with the surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.93% in 2010. During the same decade, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Junger surname, increasing from 0% to 1.84%. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with all remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.93% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |