Explore the Family Name Justin
The meaning of Justin
1. English (Warwickshire): from the personal name Justinus, which can represent either a Latinization of the Old Norse personal name Iósteinn, which is found in the Domesday Book (1086) as Justen, Justan, and Justinus, or a derivative of Latin justus ‘just, upright’ (see 2 below). The association of the name with clericus and the existence of the female name Justina, which must be associated with the patron saint of Padua, suggest that the Latin name Justinus was also in occasional use in England. 2. French, Slovenian, German, West Indian (mainly Haiti), and African (e.g. Nigeria): from the personal name Justin, Latin Justinus, a derivative of Justus (from justus ‘just, upright’; see Just). This name was borne by various early Christian saints, including a 3rd-century Parisian martyr and the first archbishop of Tarbes.
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How common is the last name Justin in the United States?
The surname "Justin" has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, "Justin" ranked 10,538th in prevalence among all U.S. surnames, though by 2010 it had risen to 10,369th. This rank change represents an increase in popularity of about 1.6 percent. Moreover, the actual count of individuals with the last name Justin increased by 11.35 percent — from 2,792 in 2000 to 3,109 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also saw a growth of approximately 1.94 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,538 | #10,369 | 1.6% |
| Count | 2,792 | 3,109 | 11.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 1.05 | 1.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Justin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Justin" has also undergone changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the dominant ethnicity was White at 73.78 percent, but by 2010 that figure fell to 68 percent. Meanwhile, the Black population with this surname saw an increase from 15.15 percent to 17.53 percent. There was also significant growth within the Asian/Pacific Islander group, as those identifying with this ethnicity more than doubled from 2.76 percent to 5.40 percent. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity represented 3.65 percent in 2000 and increased to 4.70 percent in 2010. Conversely, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of those identifying as part of two or more races and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.78% | 68% | -7.83% |
| Black | 15.15% | 17.53% | 15.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.76% | 5.4% | 95.65% |
| Hispanic | 3.65% | 4.7% | 28.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.87% | 2.73% | -4.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.64% | -8.38% |