Explore the Family Name Jungmann
The meaning of Jungmann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Middle High German juncman ‘young man’, German jung ‘young’ + Mann ‘man’. Compare Youngman. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Jungmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jungmann showed a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 57,985 to 59,470, a change of -2.56%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.66%, growing from 328 to 340 people. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.12, showing that while the name became slightly less common nationally, the actual number of people named Jungmann grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #59,470 | -2.56% |
| Count | 328 | 340 | 3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jungmann
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of those bearing the surname Jungmann identify as White. In 2000, 95.43% of Jungmann identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.41% by 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Jungmann surname rose by 44.67% during the same period, from 2.44% to 3.53%. There were no recorded instances of the Jungmann surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 94.41% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.53% | 44.67% |
| 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% |