2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Junn
A surname taken from a German place name meaning "young".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Junn. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Junn 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Junn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Junn, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (37.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Junn
The surname JUNN originated in England during the medieval period, particularly in the regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is derived from the Old English word "giunung," which means "ravine" or "narrow valley." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or in such a geographical feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JUNN can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a person named Willelmus de Giunung is mentioned. This provides evidence that the name was in use as early as the 12th century.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Junninge" and "Junning," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time period. One notable individual with this name was Roger de Junninge, who was recorded in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire in 1246.
The JUNN surname can also be traced back to the village of Junner, located in West Yorkshire. This place name likely originated from the Old English word "giunung," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographical roots.
Interestingly, the Domesday Book of 1086 does not contain any direct references to the JUNN surname, possibly due to its relatively late emergence or the fact that it was not yet widely used at the time of the survey.
Throughout history, several individuals with the JUNN surname have achieved notable accomplishments or recognition. One such person was Sir Thomas Junn (1558-1627), an English lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of King James I.
Another notable bearer of the JUNN name was Elizabeth Junn (1644-1718), a prominent Quaker minister and writer from Lancashire. Her published works included religious tracts and autobiographical accounts of her life and spiritual experiences.
In the field of literature, John Junn (1797-1873) was an English poet and playwright who gained recognition for his dramatic works and contributions to the Romantic movement in the 19th century.
Additionally, the JUNN surname has been associated with the military. Major General William Junn (1850-1925) was a distinguished British Army officer who served in the Second Boer War and later became the Governor of Bermuda.
Lastly, in more recent times, Dr. Jane Junn (born 1957) is a notable American political scientist and professor who has made significant contributions to the study of race, ethnicity, and immigration in American politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Junn
Among Census respondents with the surname Junn, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (37.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Junn 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 Junn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White58.7% · 64
- Asian and Pacific Islander37.6% · 41
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Junn
Junn 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
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+19 bearers (+16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 7,588 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-24 bearers (-18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,956 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | +19 bearers (+16.7%) | Up 7,588 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-18.0%) | Down 21,956 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 Junn 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 | #128,249 | #150,205 | -17.1% |
| Count | 133 | 109 | -18.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Junn bearers went from 133 to 109 (-18.0% change). The surname moved down 21,956 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #150,205.
FAQ
Junn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Junn?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Junn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Junn?
Junn ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Junn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Junn.
Has Junn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Junn went from 133 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 24 (-18.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Junn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Junn, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (37.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Junn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.7% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Junn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (58.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (37.6%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Junn (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 Junn mean?
A surname taken from a German place name meaning "young". 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 Junn (0.04 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 have the last name Junn?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Junn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.