2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Jonguitud
A Spanish surname likely derived from the word "longitud" meaning length or longitude.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Jonguitud. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jonguitud surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Jonguitud in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jonguitud, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.5%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jonguitud
The surname Jonguitud is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. The name is derived from the Basque language and is thought to be a combination of the words "jon," meaning "man" or "person," and "guitu," meaning "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person of small stature or a diminutive individual.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jonguitud can be found in a medieval Basque manuscript dating back to the 13th century. The document mentions a certain Eneko Jonguitud, a farmer from the village of Ainhoa in the Basque province of Labourd.
In the 16th century, the Jonguitud name appears in records related to the Spanish Inquisition, with a few individuals bearing this surname being persecuted for their religious beliefs or suspected involvement in heretical activities.
During the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan Jonguitud (1621-1689) served as a captain in the Spanish Army and participated in the Thirty Years' War. He is mentioned in several military chronicles for his bravery and leadership during various campaigns.
In the late 18th century, a prominent Basque scholar and linguist named Martín Jonguitud (1749-1823) made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Basque language and culture. His works on Basque grammar and vocabulary are still highly regarded today.
Another individual of note was María Jonguitud (1872-1945), a Spanish-born painter and artist who gained recognition for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. She spent much of her career in Paris and exhibited her works in several prestigious salons and galleries.
While the Jonguitud surname is relatively uncommon outside of the Basque region, it has been carried by individuals throughout history who have made their mark in various fields, from military service and academia to the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jonguitud
Among Census respondents with the surname Jonguitud, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.5%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Jonguitud bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jonguitud surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.8% · 101
- White5.5% · 6
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jonguitud
Jonguitud appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+10 bearers (+10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,529 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+10.0%) | Up 11,529 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jonguitud surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #149,446 | 7.2% |
| Count | 100 | 110 | 10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jonguitud bearers went from 100 to 110 (+10.0% change). The surname moved up 11,529 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #149,446.
FAQ
Jonguitud surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jonguitud?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Jonguitud. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Jonguitud?
Jonguitud ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Jonguitud. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jonguitud.
Has Jonguitud become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jonguitud went from 100 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 10 (+10.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Jonguitud?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jonguitud, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.5%) and Black (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jonguitud in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jonguitud appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.8%), White (5.5%), Black (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jonguitud (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jonguitud mean?
A Spanish surname likely derived from the word "longitud" meaning length or longitude. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jonguitud (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Jonguitud?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Jonguitud? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.