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

Julious, 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 Julious surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Julious in America

Julious is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Julious surname appeared 165 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 Julious.

We can also compare 2010 data for Julious 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 Julious

The surname "JULIOUS" finds its origins in ancient Rome, dating back to the Roman Empire's reign over the Italian peninsula. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "Julius," which was a prominent Roman family name. The name "Julius" itself is thought to have originated from the ancient Roman word "ioulos," meaning "downy-bearded."

One of the earliest known references to the name "JULIOUS" can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Suetonius, who mentioned a Roman senator named Caius Julius Julious in his work "The Twelve Caesars." This suggests that the name was in use during the 1st century AD.

In the Middle Ages, the name "JULIOUS" began to spread across Europe as a result of the Roman Empire's influence. It was adopted by various noble families and can be found in several historical records from that period. For instance, a nobleman named Robertus Julious was mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

As the name "JULIOUS" continued to evolve over the centuries, it spawned various spelling variations and derivations. In Italy, the name sometimes appeared as "Giulio" or "Giulioli," while in France it was often spelled as "Julien" or "Jullien." These variations were influenced by regional dialects and linguistic trends.

Notable historical figures who bore the surname "JULIOUS" include:

1. Marcus Julious (c. 100 AD - 170 AD), a Roman jurist and legal scholar during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
2. Petrus Julious (c. 1220 - 1292), a French philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris.
3. Isabella Julious (c. 1470 - 1524), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of Renaissance artists like Raphael.
4. Johannes Julious (c. 1530 - 1596), a German astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
5. William Julious (1695 - 1772), an English politician and member of Parliament who played a role in the American Revolution.

While the surname "JULIOUS" has its roots in ancient Rome, it has since spread to various parts of the world, adapting to different cultural and linguistic influences along the way. Its enduring presence throughout history is a testament to the far-reaching impact of the Roman Empire and the enduring legacy of its language and naming traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Julious

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

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

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