Explore the Family Name Juster
The meaning of Juster
English (London and Surrey): of Norman origin, a nickname from Middle English juster(e) ‘jouster’ (Anglo-Norman French justour, Old French justeor, justeur ‘jouster’). To give young knights practice in deeds of arms and their elders excitement, tournaments or jousts were held. They sprang up in France in the 12th century and were popular with the Anglo‐Norman knights. Some characteristic forenames: French Alain.
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How common is the last name Juster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Juster saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,257th, with a count of 326 individuals carrying it in the United States. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 67,747 with a count of 291, representing a decrease of 16.29% in rank and a 10.74% decrease in count. The proportion of the Juster surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a 16.67% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #67,747 | -16.29% |
| Count | 326 | 291 | -10.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Juster
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the distribution among those bearing the Juster surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Juster surname identified as White (89.26%), followed by Black (5.83%) and Hispanic (2.76%). There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (87.29%), there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (4.81%) and the introduction of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.06%). The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased to 5.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.26% | 87.29% | -2.21% |
| Black | 5.83% | 5.15% | -11.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 4.81% | 74.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |