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

Juengling, 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 Juengling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juengling in America

Juengling is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juengling surname appeared 218 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 Juengling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juengling 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 Juengling

The surname Juengling originated in Germany, specifically in the southern regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "jüngling," which means "young man" or "youth." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with young people, such as a tutor or a mentor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Juengling can be found in the Bavarian town of Landshut, where a family with this surname is mentioned in records dating back to the 16th century. It is possible that the name may have originated in this region and then spread to other parts of Germany over time.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Juengling name appears in various church records and legal documents across southern Germany, indicating that the family had established roots in several towns and villages. One notable individual was Johann Juengling (1638-1712), a Lutheran pastor who served in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

As the Juengling family migrated and settled in different parts of Germany, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Jüngling, Jungling, and Jungeling. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes who recorded the name.

In the 19th century, several Juenglings made their mark in various fields. One example is Johann Friedrich Juengling (1818-1892), a German-American architect who designed numerous notable buildings in St. Louis, Missouri, including the Old Cathedral and the Anheuser-Busch Brewery.

Another notable figure was Carl Juengling (1857-1929), a German-American entrepreneur who founded the Juengling Brewing Company in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The brewery became one of the largest in the region and operated until the late 20th century.

Other individuals of note include Heinrich Juengling (1865-1941), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits, and Rudolf Juengling (1876-1949), a German engineer who played a significant role in the development of early aircraft engines and propulsion systems.

While the Juengling name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and other countries with German immigrant populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juengling

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

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

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