Explore the Family Name Justen
The meaning of Justen
German (also Jüsten): 1. patronymic from Just 1. 2. variant of Josten. Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Frieda, Heinz, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Justen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Justen has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Justen ranked as the 41,382nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 46,647th. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, dropping from 496 in 2000 to 456 in 2010. This change represents an 8.06% reduction in count and a 16.67% decrease in proportion per 100k population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #46,647 | -12.72% |
| Count | 496 | 456 | -8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Justen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Justen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's largely identified with people of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.58% of those with the surname were White, slipping slightly to 96.05% in 2010. During this ten-year span, there was no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification, rising to 1.54% in 2010 from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 96.05% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |