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

Juras, 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 Juras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juras in America

Juras is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juras surname appeared 332 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 Juras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juras 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 Juras

The surname JURAS is of Lithuanian origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Lithuanian word "jura," meaning "sea" or "ocean." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals residing near the Baltic Sea or working in maritime professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JURAS surname can be found in the chronicles of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, where a nobleman named Jonas JURAS was mentioned in 1492. This historical reference indicates that the name had already been established among the Lithuanian nobility during that era.

In the 16th century, the JURAS surname appeared in various administrative records and land ownership documents in the regions of modern-day Lithuania and Belarus. One notable figure from this period was Mikalojus JURAS, a landowner and local administrator who lived in the town of Vilnius between 1532 and 1596.

As the name spread across Eastern Europe, it underwent minor spelling variations, such as JURAITIS and JURASAS, which were likely derived from the original JURAS surname. These variants were commonly used in regions with strong Lithuanian cultural influences.

During the 18th century, the JURAS surname gained prominence in the field of academia and arts. Antanas JURAS (1716-1784) was a respected Lithuanian philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another noteworthy individual was Kristupas JURAS (1773-1848), a renowned Lithuanian painter and portraitist whose works captured the essence of the aristocracy and gentry of the era.

In the 19th century, the JURAS surname made its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. Juozas JURAS (1819-1891), a Lithuanian-American entrepreneur, was among the first to establish a successful business venture in the United States, laying the foundation for subsequent waves of Lithuanian immigrants.

As the 20th century unfolded, the JURAS surname continued to be represented across various fields. Vytautas JURAS (1920-2005) was a celebrated Lithuanian composer and conductor who played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting traditional Lithuanian music on the global stage.

Throughout its rich history, the JURAS surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from noblemen and landowners to artists, academics, and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to the coastal regions of Lithuania, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of multiple nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juras

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

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

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