2000
#57,252
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 333
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Jungling
A surname of German origin, derived from the word "Jüngling" meaning "young man" or "youth."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 392 Americans carry the last name Jungling. That puts it at #63,119 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 874,373 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jungling surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
392
1 in 874,373
Census rank
#63,119
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
342
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 342 bearers of the surname Jungling in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 63119th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jungling, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jungling
The surname Jungling originated in Germany, specifically in the Bavarian region, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Middle High German word "junc," meaning "young," and the suffix "-ling," which indicates a small or diminutive form. Thus, the name likely referred to a young person or a young member of a family or community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jungling can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 14th century. It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname or a profession-related surname, referring to a young apprentice or a younger member of a craft guild.
In the 15th century, there is a record of a Johann Jungling, a master blacksmith from the town of Augsburg, who was renowned for his intricate metalwork designs. Another notable figure from the same era was Margarethe Jungling, a prominent herbalist and healer from the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, whose expertise in medicinal plants was widely sought after in the region.
During the 16th century, the name Jungling gained prominence among the German nobility. One example is Hans Jungling von Riedlingen (1510-1578), a knight and military commander who served under the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Jungling family migrated to the Netherlands, where they established themselves as successful traders and merchants. One of the most prominent figures from this lineage was Pieter Jungling (1625-1697), a Dutch East India Company merchant who amassed significant wealth through his trading ventures in the East Indies.
Another noteworthy individual with the Jungling surname was Maria Jungling (1745-1823), a German artist and engraver from Nuremberg. Her intricate etchings and engravings of architectural landmarks and landscapes were highly acclaimed during her lifetime and are now considered valuable pieces of historical art.
While the Jungling surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Jungeling, Jüngling, and Jungling, its roots can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it originated as a descriptive name reflecting youth or a younger member of a community.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jungling
Among Census respondents with the surname Jungling, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Jungling bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jungling surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 325
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 7
- Two or more races2.0% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jungling
Jungling appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#58,876
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 344
+11 bearers (+3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Down 1,624 places
2020
#63,119
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 342
-2 bearers (-0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 4,243 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #57,252 | 333 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #58,876 | 344 | 0.12 | +11 bearers (+3.3%) | Down 1,624 places |
| 2020 | #63,119 | 342 | 0.11 | -2 bearers (-0.6%) | Down 4,243 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jungling surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,876 | #63,119 | -7.2% |
| Count | 344 | 342 | -0.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.11 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jungling bearers went from 344 to 342 (-0.6% change). The surname moved down 4,243 positions in the national ranking, going from #58,876 to #63,119.
FAQ
Jungling surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jungling?
Name Census estimates that about 392 living Americans carry the surname Jungling. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 874,373 residents.
How common is Jungling?
Jungling ranks #63,119 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 342 people with the surname Jungling. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (392), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jungling.
Has Jungling become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jungling went from 344 recorded bearers to 342. That is a decrease of 2 (-0.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #58,876 to #63,119.
What does the Census say about the background of Jungling?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jungling, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jungling in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (325 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jungling appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jungling (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jungling mean?
A surname of German origin, derived from the word "Jüngling" meaning "young man" or "youth." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jungling (0.11 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Jungling?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.