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

Junell, 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 Junell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Junell in America

Junell is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Junell surname appeared 235 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 Junell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Junell 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 Junell

The surname Junell originates from Sweden, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Swedish word "junn," which means "juniper," a type of evergreen shrub or small tree. The name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near a juniper tree or a place abundant with these plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Junell surname can be found in the parish records of Västergötland, a province in southwestern Sweden, where a family bearing this name was documented in the late 1600s. The name may have originated in this region or nearby areas known for their juniper vegetation.

In the 18th century, a notable individual named Per Junell (1724-1798) was a Swedish clergyman and author who served as a pastor in various parishes across Sweden. He is remembered for his contributions to religious literature and his sermons.

Another early figure associated with the Junell surname was Anders Junell (1766-1837), a Swedish military officer who served in the Swedish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved the rank of major and was reportedly involved in several battles against the French forces.

During the 19th century, the Junell surname spread beyond Sweden as some individuals with this name migrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Carl Junell (1828-1901), a Swedish-American engineer who worked on various railway projects in the United States, including the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad.

In more recent history, Sven Junell (1921-2009) was a Swedish businessman and philanthropist. He founded the successful company Junell & Partners, which specialized in real estate development and investment. Sven Junell was also known for his charitable contributions, particularly in supporting education and cultural initiatives.

The Junell surname, while not among the most common Swedish surnames, has a long and diverse history spanning several centuries. Its origins can be traced back to rural areas of Sweden, where it likely originated as a descriptive name related to the juniper plant.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Junell

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

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

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