Explore the Family Name Junod
The meaning of Junod
French: from a diminutive of the adjective jeune ‘young’ (see Jeune). Some characteristic forenames: French Henri, Laurent.
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How common is the last name Junod in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Junod has seen a marginal decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Junod held the rank of 37,145 in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 38,484, marking a decline of 3.6%. Despite this slide in rank, the total count of people bearing the Junod surname slightly increased from 565 in 2000 to 575 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 1.77%. However, when compared to the overall population, represented as a proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease from 0.21 to 0.19, translating to a drop of 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #38,484 | -3.6% |
| Count | 565 | 575 | 1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Junod
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Junod, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority identify as White, with figures standing at 95.93% in 2000 and 94.96% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed an increase, climbing from 1.06% to 1.57% over the same period. This represents a sizable growth rate of 48.11%. The group identifying with two or more races also demonstrated an increase, albeit smaller, rising from 1.06% to 1.22%, which is a change of 15.09%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight decrease, moving from 1.77% to 1.74%, a change of -1.69%. There were no people identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.96% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.74% | -1.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.57% | 48.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.22% | 15.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |