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

Juran, 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 Juran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juran in America

Juran is the 41799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juran surname appeared 520 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 Juran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juran 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 Juran

The surname JURAN is of Polish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "juran," meaning a young bull or ox. This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname to someone who displayed the characteristics of a young bull, such as strength or stubbornness.

JURAN is also closely related to the Polish surname "Juraniec," which stems from a similar root. Early records indicate that the name was prevalent in the regions of Małopolska and Silesia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.

One of the earliest documented references to the JURAN surname can be found in the "Akta Metrykalne" (Metrical Records) of the Kraków Diocese, dating back to the late 16th century. These records were an essential source of genealogical information, containing details of births, marriages, and deaths within the diocese.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the JURAN surname was Jan JURAN, a Polish nobleman who served as a military commander during the Polish-Swedish wars. He was born in 1620 and played a pivotal role in defending the city of Gdańsk against Swedish forces in 1655.

Another historical figure of note was Michał JURAN, a prominent scholar and professor of philosophy at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków during the late 17th century. He was born in 1645 and published several influential works on logic and ethics.

Moving into the 18th century, the JURAN surname appears in records related to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's nobility. One such individual was Piotr JURAN, a landowner and member of the szlachta (Polish nobility) born in 1712. He was known for his involvement in local politics and governance.

In the 19th century, the JURAN name gained recognition through the achievements of Franciszek JURAN, a renowned Polish painter and art educator. Born in 1845, he was celebrated for his landscapes and genre paintings, and his works can be found in several notable art collections across Poland.

The early 20th century saw the rise of Józef JURAN, a pioneering figure in the field of quality management. Born in 1904 in Romania to Polish parents, he developed influential theories and techniques that revolutionized the quality control industry, earning him recognition as one of the leading experts in his field.

Throughout its history, the JURAN surname has been associated with various regions of Poland, particularly the southern and western areas. While the name has evolved through various spellings and variations over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Polish word "juran," reflecting its origins as a descriptive nickname for someone with the qualities of a young bull.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juran

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

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

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