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

Juno, 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 Juno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juno in America

Juno is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juno surname appeared 413 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 Juno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juno 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 Juno

The surname JUNO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Roman goddess of the same name. The name Juno was derived from the Latin word "iuvenis," meaning "young woman" or "youth." It was a revered deity in Roman mythology, regarded as the protector of women, marriage, and childbirth.

In Italy, the surname JUNO is most prevalent in the regions of Campania, Lazio, and Sicily. It can be traced back to the medieval period, with some of the earliest recorded instances appearing in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable mention is in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of documents from the city of Bari in southern Italy, where the name JUNO is listed among local families.

The name JUNO has also been found in various other historical records, such as the "Registri Angioini," a series of administrative registers from the Angevin dynasty that ruled parts of Italy in the 13th and 14th centuries. These records document individuals bearing the surname JUNO in various capacities, from landowners to merchants and artisans.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname JUNO was Giovanni Juno, a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who lived in Naples during the 15th century (c. 1420-1490). His works on legal theory and jurisprudence were widely influential in his time and are still studied by scholars today.

Another notable figure was Gaspare Juno (1557-1619), an Italian architect and military engineer from Sicily. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures in various cities across Italy, including the fortifications of Messina and the Cittadella of Palermo.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Domenico Juno (1730-1804), an Italian poet and playwright from Naples. He was renowned for his comedic works and satires, which often reflected the social and political climate of his time. His play "La Villanella di Miseno" (The Country Girl of Miseno) was particularly popular and is still performed in some Italian theaters today.

Another individual of note was Maria Juno (1892-1976), an Italian educator and activist from Campania. She dedicated her life to promoting literacy and education among the underprivileged communities in her region, establishing several schools and educational programs for children and adults alike. Her efforts were recognized with numerous awards and honors during her lifetime.

Finally, in more recent history, there was Antonio Juno (1919-2001), an Italian businessman and philanthropist from Sicily. He made his fortune in the textile industry and later became a prominent philanthropist, supporting various charitable causes and educational initiatives in his home region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juno

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

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

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