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

Julin, 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 Julin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Julin in America

Julin is the 55962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Julin surname appeared 366 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 Julin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Julin 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 Julin

The surname Julin is of Swedish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic name, derived from the personal name Julian, which itself stems from the Roman family name Julius. The name Julian was popularized by St. Julian the Hospitaller, a 7th-century martyr revered in several Christian traditions.

In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as Julinson or Julsson, reflecting the Swedish naming tradition of adding the suffix "-son" to denote a patrilineal relationship. Over time, the name underwent various transformations, eventually settling into the more modern spelling of Julin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Stora Kopparbergs socken (parish) records from the late 16th century, where a man named Matz Julsson is mentioned. This entry provides a glimpse into the name's early usage and its connection to specific geographic regions in Sweden.

The Julin surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 17th century, Johan Julin (1617-1677) was a Swedish clergyman and author who served as a professor at Uppsala University. His contributions to theological writings and academic discourse helped establish the family's intellectual legacy.

During the 18th century, Carl Julin (1748-1829) rose to prominence as a Swedish military officer and cartographer. His detailed maps and surveying work played a crucial role in the expansion and development of Sweden's territorial holdings at the time.

In the realm of arts and culture, the 19th century saw the emergence of Gustaf Julin (1819-1887), a renowned Swedish painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works captured the beauty of the Swedish countryside and coastal regions, earning him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.

Another notable figure from the same era was Olof Julin (1821-1905), a Swedish engineer and industrialist. He played a pivotal role in the development of Sweden's early steel industry, contributing significantly to the country's industrial and economic growth.

In more recent times, the Julin surname has continued to be associated with accomplished individuals in various fields, although specific details about modern-day bearers are not included in this historical account.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Julin

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

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

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