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

Jurgensmeyer, 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 Jurgensmeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurgensmeyer in America

Jurgensmeyer is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurgensmeyer surname appeared 213 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 Jurgensmeyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurgensmeyer 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 Jurgensmeyer

The surname Jurgensmeyer has its origins in Germany, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Low German words "Jurgen" and "meyer," which translate to "George" and "overseer" or "steward," respectively. This combination suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who served as overseers or stewards on estates or farms owned by individuals named George or a variation thereof.

The surname's earliest recorded appearance can be traced back to the town of Dithmarschen, located in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is here that the first known record of the name Jurgensmeyer appears in a local church registry from the year 1524, suggesting that the family had already established itself in the region by that time.

Over the subsequent centuries, the Jurgensmeyer name gradually spread throughout various parts of northern Germany, with concentrations in regions such as Holstein, Mecklenburg, and Pomerania. Variations in spelling, including Jürgensmayer and Jürgensmeier, can be found in historical records from these areas.

One notable individual bearing the Jurgensmeyer name was Hans Jurgensmeyer (1543-1619), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Lübeck. His successful trading ventures and land acquisitions contributed significantly to the family's wealth and status during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Another historical figure was Johann Jurgensmeyer (1692-1758), a Lutheran theologian and author from Mecklenburg. He published several works on religious topics and served as a pastor in various parishes throughout his career.

In the 19th century, the Jurgensmeyer family expanded its reach beyond Germany, with some members emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Friedrich Jurgensmeyer (1821-1897), who immigrated to the United States in the 1840s and became a successful farmer in the state of Wisconsin.

Another notable bearer of the Jurgensmeyer name was Karl Jurgensmeyer (1868-1944), a German architect who designed several prominent buildings in the city of Hamburg, including the iconic Chilehaus, which is considered a landmark of Brick Expressionism architecture.

As the Jurgensmeyer family dispersed throughout various regions, the name evolved to incorporate local linguistic influences, resulting in variations such as Jurgensmeier, Jürgensmayer, and Jürgensmeyer. However, the core elements of the name, reflecting its origins as a designation for stewards or overseers, have remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurgensmeyer

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

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

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