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

Junta, 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 Junta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Junta in America

Junta is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Junta surname appeared 149 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 Junta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Junta 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 Junta

The surname Junta is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "junta," which means a meeting or assembly. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who facilitated or organized gatherings or meetings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Junta can be found in the 14th century, in the records of the town of Seville. A man named Pedro Junta was mentioned in a document from 1382, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the surname Junta began to spread to other regions of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In 1492, a man named Juan Junta was among the crew members who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the New World.

In the 17th century, the Junta surname appeared in various historical records, including the archives of the Spanish Inquisition. One notable individual from this period was Miguel Junta, a scholar and writer who lived from 1612 to 1684.

Moving into the 18th century, the Junta surname gained prominence in the world of politics and governance. Francisco Junta (1720-1792) was a Spanish statesman and diplomat who played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

During the 19th century, the Junta name continued to be represented in various fields. José Junta (1818-1885) was a renowned Spanish artist whose paintings are still celebrated today. Interestingly, the word "junta" also took on a new meaning during this time, referring to a governing council or committee, particularly in military or revolutionary contexts.

In the 20th century, the Junta surname remained prominent in Spain, with individuals like Manuel Junta (1920-2003), a renowned architect who contributed to the reconstruction efforts after the Spanish Civil War.

Throughout history, the Junta surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, politicians, and military leaders. While the name may have originated from a humble reference to meetings or assemblies, it has evolved to carry a rich cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Junta

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

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

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