Explore the Family Name Junious
The meaning of Junious
African American: from the personal name Junious, from Latin Junius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Junious in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Junious' has seen a rise in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,567 in terms of commonality and this improved to 29,626 in 2010, marking a positive change of 9.03%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased by 19.55% during the same period, growing from 665 to 795. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.25 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #29,626 | 9.03% |
| Count | 665 | 795 | 19.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.27 | 8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Junious
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Junious surname is predominantly associated with the African American community, with 93.68% in 2000 and 93.08% in 2010 identifying as Black. There was a small decrease in the percentage during this period, but the overall dominance of this ethnicity remains clear. Individuals identifying as White make up a minor proportion, yet experienced a growth of 21.48% between 2000 and 2010. Furthermore, the Hispanic representation nearly doubled from 0.90% to 1.89%. However, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.68% | 93.08% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 3.16% | 3.14% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.89% | 110% |
| White | 1.35% | 1.64% | 21.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |