2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Juhola
A surname of Finnish origin meaning "festive" or "celebratory".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Juhola. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Juhola surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Juhola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Juhola, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Juhola
Among Census respondents with the surname Juhola, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Juhola bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Juhola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 108
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.3% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Juhola
Juhola appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+6 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,375 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,745 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.2%) | Down 3,375 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,745 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Juhola surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #142,049 | -2.7% |
| Count | 121 | 120 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Juhola bearers went from 121 to 120 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,745 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #142,049.
FAQ
Juhola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Juhola?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Juhola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Juhola?
Juhola ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Juhola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Juhola.
Has Juhola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Juhola went from 121 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Juhola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Juhola, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Juhola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Juhola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Juhola (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Juhola mean?
A surname of Finnish origin meaning "festive" or "celebratory". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Juhola (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Juhola?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Juhola on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.