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

Jurmu, 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 Jurmu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurmu in America

Jurmu is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurmu surname appeared 260 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 Jurmu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurmu 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 Jurmu

The surname JURMU originated in the early 12th century in the remote regions of northern Finland, near the border with modern-day Russia. It is believed to have derived from an old Finnish word "jurmu," which referred to the dense, impenetrable forests that covered much of the landscape in that area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JURMU name can be found in a Finnish land registry from 1237, which mentions a landowner named Juhani JURMU. This document suggests that the JURMU family had already established roots in the region by the 13th century.

During the medieval period, the JURMU name was associated with several prominent figures in Finnish history. Perhaps the most notable was Tuomas JURMU, a renowned military leader who played a crucial role in the Finnish resistance against Swedish invaders in the late 15th century.

As the centuries passed, the JURMU family spread throughout Finland and even into neighboring regions. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Kajaani, which was then part of the Swedish Empire. A local church record from 1567 mentions a blacksmith named Matti JURMU, indicating the family's presence in the area.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the JURMU surname was Liisa JURMU, a Finnish writer and poet who lived from 1785 to 1857. Her works, which often celebrated the natural beauty of her homeland, are considered classics of Finnish literature.

Another notable figure was Juho JURMU, a prominent Finnish politician and statesman who served as a member of the Finnish Parliament in the early 20th century, from 1907 to 1917. He was a vocal advocate for Finnish independence and played a pivotal role in the country's eventual separation from Russia.

Throughout its long history, the JURMU surname has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from farmers and craftsmen to scholars and artists. While the name has retained its Finnish roots, it has also been carried by individuals who have made their mark on the world stage, contributing to the rich tapestry of global culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurmu

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

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

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