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

Jungreis, 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 Jungreis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jungreis in America

Jungreis is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jungreis surname appeared 252 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 Jungreis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jungreis 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 Jungreis

The surname JUNGREIS has its origins in the German language, with the earliest recorded instances of the name dating back to the 16th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the combination of the German words "jung" meaning "young" and "reis" meaning "branch" or "twig," suggesting a possible connection to forestry or agricultural occupations.

One of the earliest documented references to the JUNGREIS name can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, from the year 1587, where a certain Hans JUNGREIS is mentioned as a landowner and farmer. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the late Renaissance period in Southern Germany.

In the 17th century, the JUNGREIS name appears in several church records and historical documents across various Bavarian towns and villages, such as Memmingen, Kempten, and Landsberg am Lech. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region during this time.

A notable individual bearing the JUNGREIS surname was Johann JUNGREIS, a respected clockmaker and watchmaker who lived in Nuremberg during the late 18th century. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the local nobility and contributed to the city's reputation as a center of craftsmanship.

Another figure of historical significance was Margarethe JUNGREIS, a prominent midwife and herbalist who practiced in the town of Bamberg during the early 19th century. Her extensive knowledge of traditional medicine and her dedication to helping women in childbirth earned her widespread recognition and respect.

In the late 19th century, the JUNGREIS name made its way to the United States, with several families immigrating from Germany and settling in various parts of the country. One such individual was Friedrich JUNGREIS, who arrived in New York in 1892 and later became a successful businessman in the city's thriving textile industry.

Throughout the 20th century, the JUNGREIS surname continued to be found in both Germany and the United States, with notable individuals such as Dr. Erich JUNGREIS, a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics, and Rebekah JUNGREIS, an influential Jewish author and public speaker known for her work on Torah education and outreach.

While the JUNGREIS name may not be as widely known as some other Germanic surnames, its rich history and diverse connections to various occupations and regions make it a fascinating subject of study for those interested in the origins and meanings of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jungreis

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

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

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