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

Jurrens, 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 Jurrens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurrens in America

Jurrens is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurrens surname appeared 295 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 Jurrens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurrens 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 Jurrens

The surname JURRENS has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "jurren," meaning "to roar" or "to growl," which may have been used as a nickname for someone with a boisterous or loud personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in Dutch records from the 1500s, with various spellings such as "Jurriensz," "Jurrienz," and "Jurrensz." These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling at the time.

In the 17th century, the name JURRENS appeared in several Dutch documents, including the baptismal records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam. One notable example is Willem Jurrens, born in 1624, who was a successful merchant and trader in the Dutch East Indies.

As the Dutch expanded their influence globally, the name JURRENS spread to other regions, particularly in areas with Dutch settlements or colonies. In South Africa, for instance, the JURRENS surname can be traced back to the late 17th century, when Dutch settlers arrived in the Cape Colony.

During the 19th century, the JURRENS name gained prominence in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe. One notable figure was Pieter Jurrens (1787-1856), a Dutch painter and lithographer known for his landscape and cityscape works.

Another significant individual bearing the JURRENS surname was Dirk Jurrens (1841-1917), a Dutch politician and journalist who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament and played a crucial role in the development of the Dutch press.

In the United States, the JURRENS name can be found in records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, likely brought by Dutch immigrants seeking new opportunities in America. One notable American with this surname was John Jurrens (1892-1972), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Chicago.

While the JURRENS surname may not be as widely known as some other Dutch names, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from art and politics to business and journalism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurrens

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

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

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