Explore the Family Name Juris
The meaning of Juris
1. Latvian: from the personal name Juris, from Greek Geōrgios (see George). 2. Slovak (mainly Juriš) and Czech (Moravian; also Juriš): from the Slovak and Moravian derivative of the personal names Slovak Juraj and Moravian Jura, both from Greek Geōrgios (see George).
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How common is the last name Juris in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Juris decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 43,232 in 2000 to 47,272 in 2010, a decrease of 9.34 percent. In terms of count, or the number of people with the surname Juris, there was also a decrease over the decade. In 2000, 471 people bore the surname, while by 2010, the number had slightly decreased to 449, marking a decline of 4.67 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 11.76 percent from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #47,272 | -9.34% |
| Count | 471 | 449 | -4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Juris
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Juris, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, 96.82 percent of people with the surname Juris were White, but by 2010, this figure had fallen to 95.10 percent. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races saw an increase, from 1.27 percent in 2000 to 2.00 percent in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic experienced a minor increase from 1.27 percent to 1.34 percent during the same period. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained constant at zero, suggesting no individuals with the surname Juris identified with these ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.1% | -1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2% | 57.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.34% | 5.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |