Explore the Family Name Junkin
The meaning of Junkin
1. Irish (Derry and Antrim): shortened form of McJunkin, which is a patronymic based on the Middle English personal name Jenkin. 2. English: variant of Jenkin.
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How common is the last name Junkin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Junkin has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,209 in terms of most common surnames, and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to rank 21,119. This represents a change of 0.42%. The count of individuals with the Junkin surname also increased from 1,153 in 2000 to 1,243 in 2010, showing a growth of 7.81%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of -2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,209 | #21,119 | 0.42% |
| Count | 1,153 | 1,243 | 7.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Junkin
Examining ethnic identities associated with the Junkin surname based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an increase in diversity over the decade. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, although their proportion decreased from 97.48% in 2000 to 94.93% in 2010. The Hispanic identity showed significant growth, increasing from 1.13% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010, a change of 192.04%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased from 0.87% to 1.05%, marking a 20.69% change. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 94.93% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 3.3% | 192.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.05% | 20.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |