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

Juhlin, 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 Juhlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juhlin in America

Juhlin is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juhlin surname appeared 351 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 Juhlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juhlin 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 Juhlin

The surname Juhlin is of Swedish origin, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Swedish word "jul," which means "yule" or "Christmas," suggesting that the name may have originally been given as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who worked during the Christmas season.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Juhlin can be found in the parish records of Västra Ryds socken in Östergötland, Sweden, where a man named Johan Juhlin was mentioned in 1594. The name may have also been influenced by the Swedish place name Julita, which is derived from the same root word and is located in the province of Södermanland.

In the 17th century, the Juhlin family was prominent in the Swedish city of Norrköping. Nils Juhlin (1625-1691) was a renowned merchant and alderman in the city, known for his success in the textile trade. His son, Johan Juhlin (1661-1726), was a respected lawyer and served as the city's mayor.

During the 18th century, the name Juhlin spread beyond Sweden's borders. One notable figure was Carl Gustav Juhlin (1782-1856), a Swedish-born military officer who served in the Prussian army and played a role in the Napoleonic Wars. He later settled in the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, where he was ennobled with the title of Baron von Juhlin.

In the 19th century, the Juhlin family produced several influential figures in the world of science and academia. Carl Gustaf Juhlin-Dannfelt (1834-1910) was a Swedish botanist and professor at the University of Lund, known for his research on the flora of Scandinavia. His contemporary, August Juhlin (1838-1907), was a renowned chemist and professor at the University of Uppsala.

Another notable Juhlin was the Swedish artist and illustrator Carl Juhlin (1858-1932), whose works were featured in various publications and books during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is particularly known for his illustrations in the Swedish edition of Jules Verne's novels.

Throughout its history, the Juhlin surname has been associated with notable individuals across various fields, from merchants and military officers to scientists and artists. While its origins may be rooted in the Swedish celebration of Christmas, the name has transcended its humble beginnings and left an indelible mark on Swedish and European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juhlin

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

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

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