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

Ju, 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 Ju surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ju in America

Ju is the 12423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ju surname appeared 2,502 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ju.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ju 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 Ju

The surname Ju has its origins in China, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Chinese character "举" which means to raise or lift up. The name was initially found in the eastern coastal regions of China, particularly in the provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian.

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), the name Ju appeared in several historical records and documents, indicating its widespread use among members of the scholarly class and government officials. One notable figure was Ju Yin, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived from 841 to 873 CE.

In the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), the name Ju continued to gain prominence. The famous philosopher and statesman Ju Xi, born in 1035, was an influential figure during this period. His works on Confucianism and governance had a lasting impact on Chinese society.

The Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368 CE) saw the rise of Ju Dezi, a celebrated military strategist and general. He is remembered for his pivotal role in defending the Chinese Empire against Mongol invasions during the late 13th century.

As the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) ushered in a new era, the name Ju remained prevalent among the scholarly and literary elite. Ju Lun, born in 1441, was a prominent writer and poet who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 CE), the surname Ju continued to be associated with intellectual and cultural achievements. Ju Cheng, born in 1828, was a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Chinese language and literature.

Throughout its long history, the surname Ju has been associated with various place names and older spellings. For instance, the city of Juzhou, now known as Zhenjiang, was once a prominent center of the Ju family. Additionally, variations like Chu and Zhu were sometimes used interchangeably with Ju in different regions and dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ju

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

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 Ju 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 Ju 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 Ju was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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