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

Juang, 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 Juang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juang in America

Juang is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juang surname appeared 299 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 Juang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juang 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 Juang

The surname JUANG has its origins in Southeast Asia, believed to have emerged in the 14th century among the indigenous Juang people of the hill regions of Odisha, India. The name is thought to be derived from the Austro-Asiatic language spoken by this tribal community, although its precise linguistic roots are uncertain.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the JUANG surname appears in a 16th-century manuscript detailing the customs and traditions of the Juang people. This document, preserved in the archives of the erstwhile Kingdom of Kalinga, refers to several individuals bearing the name.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Dora JUANG is documented as having led a resistance movement against the encroachment of the Mughal Empire into the Juang territories. While the outcome of this conflict is obscure, Dora JUANG's defiance became a symbol of the Juang people's determination to protect their way of life.

During the British colonial era, the JUANG surname gained wider recognition as several individuals from this community were employed in various administrative roles. Notable among them was Ratna JUANG (1825-1892), who served as a translator and interpreter, facilitating communication between the British authorities and the Juang people.

In the late 19th century, Kalu JUANG (1870-1948), a renowned scholar and educator, dedicated his life to preserving the Juang language and culture. His efforts led to the establishment of the first Juang-language school, which played a crucial role in promoting literacy and preserving the community's heritage.

In more recent times, the JUANG surname has spread beyond the confines of Odisha, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of India and abroad. One such figure is Aruna JUANG (born 1962), a renowned artist whose works have been exhibited internationally, celebrating the rich cultural traditions of her ancestral community.

While the JUANG surname may not be as well-known as some other Indian surnames, its historical significance and association with the resilient Juang people make it a unique and intriguing part of the diverse tapestry of Indian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juang

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

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

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