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

Juenemann, 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 Juenemann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juenemann in America

Juenemann is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juenemann surname appeared 409 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 Juenemann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juenemann 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 Juenemann

The surname Juenemann is of Germanic origin, tracing its roots back to regions in present-day Germany. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest theories suggests that the name Juenemann is derived from a combination of the German words "junge" (young) and "mann" (man), possibly referring to a young man or youth. Alternatively, it could also be a variant of the name Jungmann, which has a similar meaning.

In some regions of Germany, the name Juenemann was also associated with occupations or trades. It may have been used to identify someone who worked as a young apprentice or assistant in a particular craft or profession.

Historical records from the 15th century indicate the presence of individuals bearing the name Juenemann in various parts of Germany. One notable figure was Hans Juenemann, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg, who lived between 1470 and 1535.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent spelling variations, including Jünemann, Jühnemann, and Jünnemann. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional preferences.

In the 16th century, the name Juenemann appeared in the records of the city of Hamburg, where it was associated with a family of merchants and traders. One member of this family, Jakob Juenemann (1543-1619), was a respected businessman and civic leader.

Over the centuries, the Juenemann name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military personnel. In the 18th century, Johann Juenemann (1720-1788) was a renowned German theologian and professor at the University of Göttingen.

Another notable figure was Carl Juenemann (1839-1918), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries across Europe.

During the 19th century, the Juenemann name gained prominence in the military circles of Germany. One such individual was General Wilhelm Juenemann (1853-1921), who served in the Prussian Army and participated in several military campaigns.

As people migrated from German-speaking regions to other parts of the world, the Juenemann name spread to different countries. However, its highest concentration remained in Germany and other parts of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juenemann

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

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

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