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

Judish, 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 Judish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Judish in America

Judish is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Judish surname appeared 132 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 Judish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Judish 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 Judish

The surname "JUDISH" is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic personal name "Jude," which itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Judah." This name was commonly given to Jewish individuals in medieval Germany, and it eventually evolved into the surname "JUDISH."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "JUDISH" can be found in the Judenbücher, or Jewish Registry Books, of various German cities and towns from the 13th and 14th centuries. These records were maintained by local authorities to keep track of the Jewish population and their activities.

In the 15th century, a man named Jacob JUDISH was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Nuremberg. This document, dated 1472, involved a dispute over property ownership and provides valuable insight into the daily lives of Jews living in medieval Germany.

The name "JUDISH" also appears in several historical manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is a Jewish prayer book from 1592, which lists a certain Samuel JUDISH as one of its contributors. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were actively involved in the Jewish community and religious life of their time.

As the Jewish population in Germany faced increasing persecution and expulsion throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, many families bearing the surname "JUDISH" likely sought refuge in other parts of Europe or even further afield. One prominent figure from this period was Isaac JUDISH, a rabbi and scholar who lived in the late 16th century and was known for his extensive knowledge of Jewish law and tradition.

In the 18th century, a man named Abraham JUDISH gained recognition for his work as a printer and publisher in the city of Frankfurt. He was responsible for publishing several important Jewish texts, including a Hebrew Bible and a collection of rabbinical commentaries.

Another notable individual with the surname "JUDISH" was Sarah JUDISH, a philanthropist and community leader who lived in the early 19th century. She was known for her efforts in supporting Jewish education and charitable organizations in her hometown of Berlin.

Despite its German roots, the surname "JUDISH" can also be found in various other parts of Europe, particularly in areas with significant Jewish populations. However, records and historical accounts of individuals bearing this name are often scarce due to the challenges faced by Jewish communities throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Judish

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

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

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