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

Juhas, 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 Juhas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juhas in America

Juhas is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juhas surname appeared 349 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 Juhas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juhas 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 Juhas

The surname Juhas has its origins in Slovakia, a country located in Central Europe. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Slovak word "juhás," which translates to "shepherd" or "herder." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in pastoral activities, tending to flocks of sheep or other livestock.

Historical records indicate that the name Juhas appeared in various medieval documents from the region. One notable example is its inclusion in the Slovak National Archives, where it is mentioned in a land registry from the 15th century. These early records often showcase variations in spelling, such as "Juhaš," "Juhász," or "Juhass," reflecting the linguistic and scribal conventions of the time.

The earliest known individual bearing the surname Juhas was Ján Juhas, a shepherd who lived in the village of Východná in the 16th century. Another prominent figure was Michal Juhas, a prominent figure in the Slovak National Uprising against the Habsburgs in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in organizing resistance efforts and is remembered as a hero in Slovak history.

In the 18th century, the name Juhas can be found in church records from various parishes across Slovakia. One notable entry is that of Ján Juhas, born in 1725 in the town of Liptovský Mikuláš. This region, known for its rich pastoral traditions, likely contributed to the prevalence of the name among local shepherding families.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the surname Juhas. One such figure was Štefan Juhas, a poet and writer born in 1825 in the village of Vyšná Sľubica. His works celebrated the beauty of the Slovak countryside and the lives of rural communities. Another individual of note was Ján Juhas, born in 1848 in Zvolen, who became a respected teacher and educational reformer.

Throughout history, the surname Juhas has been associated with various place names and geographical regions within Slovakia. For example, the village of Juhaščina, located in the Brezno District, is believed to have derived its name from a shepherd family bearing the Juhas surname. Additionally, the town of Juhasová in the Trenčín Region may also have connections to this surname's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juhas

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

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

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