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

Juengel, 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 Juengel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juengel in America

Juengel is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juengel surname appeared 274 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 Juengel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juengel 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 Juengel

The surname Juengel is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Jüngel" or "Jüngl". The name is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "junc," meaning "young" or "youthful," potentially referring to the youth or young age of an ancestor who bore this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Juengel surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Oberammergau, located in the Bavarian Alps. In the year 1589, a record mentions a certain "Hans Jüngl," suggesting that the name was already in use by that time.

During the 17th century, the Juengel surname appeared in various historical documents across southern Germany. In the city of Augsburg, a merchant named Johann Juengel is mentioned in trade records from the 1640s, indicating the family's involvement in commercial activities.

As the surname spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Jüngel," "Jungel," and eventually the modern form, "Juengel." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal preferences during transcription.

One notable individual with the Juengel surname was Johann Friedrich Juengel (1772-1834), a German theologian and author from Saxony. His works on Christian theology and moral philosophy were widely read during his time.

Another prominent figure was Christoph Juengel (1805-1878), a German architect and urban planner from Leipzig. He was responsible for the design of several notable buildings and public spaces in the city, leaving a lasting impact on its architectural landscape.

In the 20th century, Karl Juengel (1898-1974) was a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag (the German federal parliament) from 1949 to 1965, representing the Christian Democratic Union party.

The Juengel surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and immigration. For instance, in the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name was a certain Jacob Juengel, who arrived in Philadelphia from Germany in 1749, according to ship passenger lists.

Overall, the surname Juengel reflects a rich German heritage, with its origins rooted in the Bavarian region and a history spanning several centuries. While the name may have undergone slight spelling variations over time, its meaning and significance as a marker of German ancestry have endured.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juengel

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

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

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