2000
#74,957
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 240
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Juengling
A German surname possibly derived from the word "jung" meaning young or youth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 255 Americans carry the last name Juengling. That puts it at #89,563 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,344,135 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Juengling surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
255
1 in 1,344,135
Census rank
#89,563
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
222
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 222 bearers of the surname Juengling in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 89563rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Juengling, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Juengling
Among Census respondents with the surname Juengling, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Juengling bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Juengling surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 209
- Two or more races3.6% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Juengling
Juengling appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#85,659
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 218
-22 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 10,702 places
2020
#89,563
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 222
+4 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 3,904 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #74,957 | 240 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #85,659 | 218 | 0.07 | -22 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 10,702 places |
| 2020 | #89,563 | 222 | 0.07 | +4 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 3,904 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Juengling surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,659 | #89,563 | -4.6% |
| Count | 218 | 222 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 6.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Juengling bearers went from 218 to 222 (+1.8% change). The surname moved down 3,904 positions in the national ranking, going from #85,659 to #89,563.
FAQ
Juengling surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Juengling?
Name Census estimates that about 255 living Americans carry the surname Juengling. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,344,135 residents.
How common is Juengling?
Juengling ranks #89,563 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 222 people with the surname Juengling. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (255), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Juengling.
Has Juengling become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Juengling went from 218 recorded bearers to 222. That is an increase of 4 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #85,659 to #89,563.
What does the Census say about the background of Juengling?
Among Census respondents with the surname Juengling, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Juengling in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (209 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Juengling appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (3.6%), Hispanic (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Juengling (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Juengling mean?
A German surname possibly derived from the word "jung" meaning young or youth. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Juengling (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Juengling?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Juengling? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.