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

Juen, 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 Juen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juen in America

Juen is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juen surname appeared 266 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 Juen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juen 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 Juen

The surname JUEN is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Junge," which means "young" or "youth." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to a young person, which later became a hereditary surname.

The earliest known record of the JUEN surname can be found in the town of Bamberg, in the German state of Bavaria. An entry from the year 1387 mentions a certain "Hans Juen," who was a local tradesman. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that region by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the JUEN surname appeared in various other parts of Germany, including the cities of Leipzig and Nuremberg. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Junen" or "Juhn," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One notable bearer of the JUEN surname was Johann Juen (1508-1562), a German theologian and reformer. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in the region of Saxony.

Another historical figure with the JUEN surname was Christoph Juen (1592-1667), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works, primarily religious scenes and portraits, were highly regarded during his lifetime and can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, the JUEN surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Philipp Juen (1726-1799), a German poet and playwright. His works, which often drew inspiration from classical mythology and folklore, were popular among the educated classes of the time.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the JUEN surname made its way to the United States, carried by German immigrants seeking new opportunities. One notable American bearer of this name was Carl Juen (1872-1945), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of his local community in Ohio.

Throughout its history, the JUEN surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, representing the diverse cultural heritage of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juen

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

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

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