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

Juge, 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 Juge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juge in America

Juge is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juge surname appeared 213 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 Juge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juge 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 Juge

The surname Juge has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "juge," which means "judge" or "magistrate." This occupational surname was likely bestowed upon someone who held the position of a judge or had some association with the legal profession.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Juge can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of France, including Normandy and Brittany. In the "Trésor de Recherches" (Treasure of Research), a collection of historical documents from the 14th century, there are several mentions of individuals bearing the surname Juge.

One notable figure from history was Jacques Juge, a French jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1515 to 1580. He was known for his contributions to the development of French civil law and his extensive writings on legal matters.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Pierre Juge, a French painter who lived from 1640 to 1698. He was renowned for his portraits and religious paintings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout France.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Juge family settled in the region of Languedoc, where they were involved in the wine trade. One member of this family, Jean-Baptiste Juge, born in 1675, became a respected vintner and established a successful winery.

The surname Juge has also been found in various historical records from other European countries, including Belgium and Switzerland. This suggests that members of the family may have migrated and settled in these regions over the centuries.

It is worth noting that the name Juge has undergone some variations in spelling throughout history, including Jugé, Jugée, and Jugues. These variations can often be attributed to regional dialects or scribal errors in historical documents.

While the surname Juge has been present in Europe for centuries, it has also been carried to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, including Canada, the United States, and other regions with significant French-speaking populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juge

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

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

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