Find out how popular the last name Journell is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Journell.

Journell, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Journell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Journell in America

Journell is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Journell surname appeared 269 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Journell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Journell to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Journell

The surname Journell is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "journe," which means a day's work or a day's travel. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a day laborer or a traveler.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Journell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Jornell," which was likely an early spelling variation.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Journell was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. Some notable individuals with this surname from this period include Renaud Journell, a knight who fought in the Third Crusade (1189-1192), and Guillaume Journell, a merchant and landowner in Rouen (born circa 1220).

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling changes and adaptations. In England, for instance, it was sometimes recorded as "Jurnell" or "Journall." One prominent bearer of the name in England was Sir Thomas Journell (1528-1598), a member of the Privy Council during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Journell surname can be found in various records and documents across Europe. For example, André Journell (1642-1712) was a French philosopher and theologian, while Johann Journell (1688-1759) was a German composer and organist.

Other notable individuals with the surname Journell include:

1. Marie-Thérèse Journell (1772-1848), a French artist known for her portraits and historical paintings.
2. Charles Journell (1819-1892), a British engineer who played a significant role in the development of early railway systems.
3. Émile Journell (1844-1918), a French politician and writer who served as a member of the National Assembly.
4. Marthe Journell (1880-1957), a Swiss women's rights activist and one of the first female lawyers in Switzerland.
5. Louis Journell (1901-1976), a Belgian sculptor known for his monumental public works.

While the surname Journell has its roots in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including other European countries, North America, and beyond. However, the historical origins and significance of the name as a day laborer or traveler remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Journell

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Journell.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Journell was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Journell has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Journell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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