2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jurus
A surname derived from the Arabic word "jurus" meaning to withdraw or retreat.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Jurus. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jurus surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Jurus in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jurus, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jurus
The surname JURUS has its origins in Lithuania, where it first appeared in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Lithuanian word "jura", meaning "sea" or "ocean". This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near the Baltic Sea or in coastal regions of the country.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the JURUS name can be found in the records of the Vilnius University, which was established in 1579. The university's archives contain several references to students and scholars with this surname, dating back to the early 17th century.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the JURUS name was also found in various official documents and records in the Kaunas region of Lithuania. This area, located in the central part of the country, was known for its thriving trade and commerce, which may have contributed to the spread of the name.
One notable figure in Lithuanian history who bore the JURUS surname was Jonas JURUS (1630-1701), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Kėdainiai. He played a significant role in the development of local trade and is remembered for his philanthropic efforts in supporting education and religious institutions.
Another individual of note was Marija JURUS (1785-1862), a writer and poet who was part of the Lithuanian National Revival movement in the early 19th century. Her works, which celebrated Lithuanian culture and traditions, helped to preserve the country's literary heritage during a time of Russian occupation.
In the late 19th century, the JURUS name began to appear in various parts of the Russian Empire, as many Lithuanians migrated eastward in search of better economic opportunities. This included the city of St. Petersburg, where a prominent JURUS family established themselves as successful merchants and industrialists.
One member of this family was Antanas JURUS (1845-1912), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city's infrastructure and cultural institutions. He was also known for his support of Lithuanian cultural organizations and advocacy for the rights of the Lithuanian community within the Russian Empire.
While the JURUS surname has its roots in Lithuania, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to emigration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the coastal regions and cultural heritage of this Baltic nation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jurus
Among Census respondents with the surname Jurus, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Jurus bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jurus surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 103
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jurus
Jurus appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+14 bearers (+13.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,871 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-6 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,814 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.5%) | Up 4,871 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 6,814 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jurus surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #147,954 | -4.8% |
| Count | 118 | 112 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jurus bearers went from 118 to 112 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 6,814 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,954.
FAQ
Jurus surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jurus?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Jurus. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Jurus?
Jurus ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Jurus. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jurus.
Has Jurus become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jurus went from 118 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Jurus?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jurus, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jurus in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jurus appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jurus (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jurus mean?
A surname derived from the Arabic word "jurus" meaning to withdraw or retreat. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jurus (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Jurus?
You can see how many people have the last name Jurus on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.