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

Juhola, 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 Juhola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juhola in America

Juhola is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juhola surname appeared 121 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 Juhola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juhola 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 Juhola

The surname JUHOLA is of Finnish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the rural regions of southwestern Finland, particularly in the areas around Turku and Pori.

JUHOLA is thought to be derived from the Finnish word "juho," which was a common Finnish given name originating from the Biblical name John. The suffix "-la" was often added to indicate a place of residence or occupation, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone living or working in an area associated with the name Juho.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JUHOLA surname can be found in the parish records of Nousiainen, a municipality near Turku, in the late 1600s. The name appears to have been concentrated in this region during its early years, with several families bearing the JUHOLA surname residing in nearby villages and farms.

During the 18th century, the JUHOLA name began to spread across Finland as families migrated to other parts of the country. In 1756, a farmer named Matti JUHOLA was recorded in the village of Lapua, located in the Ostrobothnia region of western Finland. This marked one of the earliest instances of the surname appearing outside of its presumed area of origin.

As the JUHOLA name became more widespread, variations in spelling emerged. In some records from the 19th century, the name is documented as JUHOLA, JUHOLA, or JUHOLA, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Notable individuals with the JUHOLA surname include:

1. Juho JUHOLA (1812-1887), a prominent farmer and landowner from Yläne, a municipality in southwestern Finland.

2. Kaisa JUHOLA (1846-1927), a renowned weaver and textile artist from the village of Lapua, recognized for her intricate and vibrant tapestries.

3. Antti JUHOLA (1871-1941), a Finnish-American immigrant who settled in Astoria, Oregon, and became a successful businessman and community leader.

4. Eeva JUHOLA (1900-1988), a Finnish author and poet, whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the harsh realities of rural life.

5. Tapio JUHOLA (1935-2002), a distinguished architect from Helsinki, known for his innovative and sustainable design principles, particularly in residential and commercial buildings.

While the JUHOLA surname may have originated from humble beginnings in rural Finland, it has since spread across the country and beyond, leaving its mark on various aspects of Finnish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juhola

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

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

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