Explore the Family Name Jurist
The meaning of Jurist
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational or artificial name from German Jurist ‘lawyer, jurist’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jurist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Jurist" has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 101,654 in popularity and dropped to 112,568 by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 10.74%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also fell slightly during this period. There were 164 individuals with the surname in 2000 which decreased to 156 in 2010, a drop of about 4.88%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, a 16.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #112,568 | -10.74% |
| Count | 164 | 156 | -4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jurist
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname "Jurist", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority identify as White. In 2000, 89.02% identified as White, increasing slightly to 91.67% in 2010. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races represented 3.66% in 2000 but this category was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. A small percentage, 4.88% in 2000 and 3.85% in 2010, identified as Black. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.02% | 91.67% | 2.98% |
| Black | 4.88% | 3.85% | -21.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |