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

Julie, 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 Julie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Julie in America

Julie is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Julie surname appeared 178 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 Julie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Julie 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 Julie

The surname Julie is of French origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin name "Julius" or "Julianus," which were common Roman names. The name was likely introduced to France during the Roman conquest and occupation of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Julie surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named Radulfus Julie in Normandy, France.

In the 12th century, the surname Julie appeared in various records and documents in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. Some variations of the spelling included Jullie, Julye, and Julie.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Julie was often associated with noble families and landowners. Notable individuals with this surname include Gilles Julie, a French nobleman born in 1425 who fought in the Hundred Years' War, and Jeanne Julie, a noblewoman born in 1492 who was known for her philanthropic work in the city of Rouen.

In the 16th century, the Julie surname spread throughout France and was found in various regions, including Île-de-France, Burgundy, and Provence. One notable figure from this time was Pierre Julie, a French explorer born in 1545 who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World.

As the surname Julie became more widespread, it was also adopted by individuals in other parts of Europe. In the 17th century, John Julie, an English writer and poet born in 1620, gained recognition for his works on philosophy and literature.

In the 18th century, the Julie surname was present in various parts of Europe, including Germany and Italy. One notable individual was Friedrich Julie, a German philosopher born in 1765 who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.

Throughout history, the Julie surname has been found in various regions and countries, reflecting the mobility and migration of people over time. While its origins can be traced back to France, the name has been embraced by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and has left its mark on history through the achievements of those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Julie

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

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

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