Explore the Family Name Jungers
The meaning of Jungers
Luxembourgish, Walloon, and French (Lorraine): genitivized variant of German Junger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jungers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jungers has seen a subtle increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,460th and rose to 28,380th by 2010, suggesting a modest growth of 0.28%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, rising from 789 to 841, marking an increase of 6.59%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #28,380 | 0.28% |
| Count | 789 | 841 | 6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jungers
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Jungers identify as White, accounting for 94.30% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.22% in 2010. There has been a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 2.03% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010, a change of 58.13%. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased from 2.53% to 1.43%, a drop of 43.48%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a slight increase, going from 0.76% to 0.95%. Regarding Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities, the census reported no individuals with the Jungers surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 93.22% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.21% | 58.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 1.43% | -43.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0.95% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |