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

Juntilla, 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 Juntilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juntilla in America

Juntilla is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juntilla surname appeared 163 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 Juntilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juntilla 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 Juntilla

The surname Juntilla has its origins in Spain, emerging around the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "juntar," which means "to join" or "to unite." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who worked as joiners or carpenters, or perhaps to those who played a role in bringing people together.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Juntilla can be found in the archives of the town of Seville, where a certain Pedro Juntilla was mentioned in a document dating back to 1489. This document pertained to a land dispute, indicating that Pedro Juntilla was likely a landowner or a person of some significance in the community.

In the 16th century, the surname Juntilla appeared in various regions of Spain, including the towns of Málaga and Granada. It is possible that the name spread as families migrated or established new roots in different parts of the country.

One notable bearer of the Juntilla surname was Juan Juntilla, a renowned architect who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city of Córdoba, including the Iglesia de San Miguel and the Ayuntamiento de Córdoba (Córdoba City Hall). His work is still admired for its intricate details and skilled craftsmanship.

Another prominent figure with the Juntilla surname was María Juntilla, a 19th-century author and poet from Seville. Her collection of poems, titled "Cantos del Alma" (Songs of the Soul), was highly acclaimed and celebrated for its emotional depth and lyrical beauty.

In the early 20th century, a certain Antonio Juntilla made a name for himself as a successful businessman and philanthropist in Barcelona. He founded the Juntilla Foundation, which supported educational initiatives and provided scholarships for underprivileged students.

While the Juntilla surname may not be as widely known as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have contributed to various fields, including architecture, literature, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juntilla

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

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

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