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

Juhan, 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 Juhan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juhan in America

Juhan is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juhan surname appeared 209 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 Juhan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juhan 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 Juhan

The surname Juhan is believed to have originated from Estonia in the 14th century. It is derived from the Estonian given name Johan, which is a variant of the Biblical name John. The name Johan was popular among Estonians during the Middle Ages due to the influence of Christianity in the region.

In its earliest recorded instances, the surname Juhan appeared in various historical documents from Estonia, such as parish records and census lists. One of the earliest known examples is found in the 1438 tax records of Tallinn, where a certain Hannus Juhan is mentioned as a resident of the city.

The name Juhan has also been linked to several place names in Estonia. For instance, the village of Juhana in Pärnu County is believed to have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Juhan. Another example is the Juhansoni farm in Viljandi County, which was named after the Juhansoni family that owned the property in the 17th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Juhan. One of the earliest was Jüri Juhan (c. 1520-1598), a prominent Estonian landowner and military leader who fought against the Livonian Order during the Livonian War. Another notable figure was Hans Juhan (1771-1839), a Estonian peasant rebel who led an uprising against serfdom in the early 19th century.

In the field of literature, the surname Juhan is associated with the Estonian writer Juhan Liiv (1864-1913), widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the Estonian national awakening. His works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition, had a profound influence on Estonian literature and culture.

Other notable individuals with the surname Juhan include the Estonian painter Juhan Munschi (1888-1942), known for his landscapes and portraits, and the Estonian composer Juhan Aavik (1904-1982), whose works contributed significantly to the development of Estonian classical music.

It is worth noting that while the surname Juhan has Estonian roots, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Estonian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juhan

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

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

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