Explore the Family Name Juniper
The meaning of Juniper
English (southeastern): variant of Jennifer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Juniper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Juniper has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,775th in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 69,170th, marking a decrease of 10.19%. Similarly, the count of people bearing this surname also experienced a dip from 298 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, a decline of 4.7%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Juniper per 100k also fell by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #69,170 | -10.19% |
| Count | 298 | 284 | -4.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Juniper
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Juniper, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity to carry the name still remained White, although there was a slight decrease from 86.91% in 2000 to 85.56% in 2010. There was a subtle increase among those who identified as Black, rising from 6.71% in 2000 to 7.75% in 2010. Hispanic representation also decreased marginally from 4.03% to 3.87%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small portion (1.76%) reported being of Two or more races, a category that wasn't represented at all in the 2000 data. No individuals with the surname Juniper identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.91% | 85.56% | -1.55% |
| Black | 6.71% | 7.75% | 15.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 3.87% | -3.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |