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

Julmiste, 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 Julmiste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Julmiste in America

Julmiste is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Julmiste surname appeared 153 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 Julmiste.

The history of the last name Julmiste

The surname Julmiste has its origins in the Scandinavian region, specifically in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Norse words "jól" meaning "yule" or "winter festival" and "miste" which means "to lose." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname referring to someone who lost something or had something taken from them during the winter festival or holiday season.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Julmiste surname is found in the parish records of Älvdalen, a village in the Dalarna region of Sweden, in the year 1589. The record mentions a man named Olof Julmiste, who was likely named after the winter festival or the circumstances surrounding his birth or childhood.

During the 17th century, the name Julmiste appears to have spread to other parts of Sweden, as evidenced by records from the city of Gothenburg, where a merchant named Johan Julmiste is mentioned in a trade document from 1647.

In the 18th century, the Julmiste surname made its way to Finland, which was then part of the Swedish realm. The earliest known record of the name in Finland dates back to 1723, when a man named Matti Julmiste was listed in the church records of the town of Vaasa.

One notable individual with the Julmiste surname was Isak Julmiste, a Swedish military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was born in 1602 in the town of Falun and rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a captain in the Swedish army.

Another figure of historical significance was Brita Julmiste, a Swedish seamstress and entrepreneur who lived in the late 18th century. She established a successful textile business in Stockholm and was known for her innovative embroidery techniques.

In the 19th century, the Julmiste surname spread further across Scandinavia and into other parts of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Lars Julmiste (1823-1897), a Norwegian artist and painter who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits.

Another important figure was Ingrid Julmiste (1856-1932), a Finnish educator and women's rights advocate. She played a pivotal role in establishing educational opportunities for women in Finland and campaigned tirelessly for gender equality.

The surname Julmiste has also been found in historical records from other European countries, such as Germany and the Netherlands, although its presence in these regions is less documented than in Scandinavia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Julmiste

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

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 Julmiste 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.

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

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