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

Junga, 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 Junga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Junga in America

Junga is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Junga surname appeared 203 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 Junga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Junga 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 Junga

The surname "JUNGA" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit word "jung," which means "war" or "battle." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with warriors or individuals involved in military activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "JUNGA" can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and historical texts from the 6th century BCE. It is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, where it is used to refer to a valiant warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great battle of Kurukshetra.

During the medieval period, the name "JUNGA" gained prominence in the region of Punjab, which was ruled by various dynasties, including the Mauryas, Guptas, and later the Mughals. Many individuals bearing this surname were prominent figures in the military and administrative ranks of these empires.

One notable bearer of the name "JUNGA" was Raja Ranjit Singh Junga (1780-1839), a powerful ruler of the Sikh Empire who united the Punjab region under his leadership. He is renowned for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the Sikh kingdom.

Another historical figure with the surname "JUNGA" was Sardar Hari Singh Junga (1820-1898), a prominent military leader and statesman during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He played a crucial role in the Anglo-Sikh Wars and was later appointed as the Governor of Hazara Province.

In the literary realm, the name "JUNGA" is associated with the renowned Punjabi poet and writer, Dhani Ram Junga (1856-1927), who made significant contributions to the Punjabi literature and is considered one of the pioneers of the Punjabi renaissance.

Over the centuries, the surname "JUNGA" has undergone various spelling variations, such as "Jungha," "Jungaa," and "Junga," reflecting the diverse linguistic influences in the region. Additionally, the name has been associated with several place names in Punjab and Haryana, such as the village of Junga Pur and the town of Jungawala.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Junga

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

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

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