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

Junck, 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 Junck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Junck in America

Junck is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Junck surname appeared 247 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 Junck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Junck 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 Junck

The surname Junck is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was likely a locative name, derived from a place name containing the German word "Junk," meaning "young man" or "youth."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of charters and documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in a document from 1287, referring to a certain "Henricus Junck" from the town of Meissen.

In the 14th century, the name can be found in various records from the region, including the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the former state of Württemberg. A certain "Ulrich Junck" is mentioned in a document dated 1372, hailing from the town of Esslingen.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained prominence with the birth of the German mathematician and astronomer, Joachim Jungius (1587-1657), who was also known as Joachim Junck. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and natural philosophy and is considered one of the founders of the modern scientific method.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Junck was the German writer and journalist, Johann Friedrich Junck (1679-1752), who was born in Dessau and is known for his contributions to the early German Enlightenment literature.

In the 19th century, the name appears in association with the German composer and conductor, Gustav Junck (1828-1898), who was born in Schwerin and is particularly remembered for his choral works and operas.

The name also has ties to the American Civil War, with the Union Army officer, George Washington Junck (1826-1899), who served as a brigadier general and played a significant role in several battles, including the Siege of Petersburg.

While the surname Junck is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Germany, where it likely began as a locative name, eventually spreading across various regions and gaining prominence through the achievements of individuals in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Junck

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

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

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