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

Juell, 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 Juell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juell in America

Juell is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juell surname appeared 217 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 Juell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juell 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 Juell

The surname Juell is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English word "gyl," which means "a stream or rivulet." It was likely adopted as a surname by those who lived near a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Juell can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gille" in the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name may have initially taken root in that region.

As time passed, the name evolved through various spellings, such as Juel, Juell, and Juill, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations common in those times. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the Old French word "juil," meaning "a stream."

Notable historical figures bearing the surname Juell include William Juell (c. 1510-1573), a prominent English theologian and Bishop of Salisbury during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in England.

Another prominent individual was Richard Juell (1607-1677), an English politician who served as a member of Parliament and was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, John Juell (1735-1807) was a renowned English painter and engraver, renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in several prestigious art collections across the United Kingdom.

Moving into the 19th century, Robert Juell (1823-1891) was a notable British architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas, leaving a lasting mark on the city's architectural landscape.

Lastly, Edward Juell (1876-1947) was a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and contributed significantly to the study of its flora and fauna, publishing several books on the subject.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals bearing the surname Juell throughout history, reflecting the name's enduring presence across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juell

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

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

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