2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jussel
A surname derived from a nickname for someone with a youthful or cheerful disposition.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Jussel. 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 Jussel 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 Jussel 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 Jussel, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jussel
The surname Jussel is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the northern province of Friesland, during the late medieval period. It likely derives from the Old Frisian word "jussel," which referred to a young ox or bull. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked with cattle, such as a cowherd or farmer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jussel surname can be found in the Frisian municipal records from the 15th century. For example, a certain Sybren Jussel was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Leeuwarden in 1467. The name also appeared in various other records from the region during this time, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Jussell" or "Jusselle."
As the Dutch language evolved, the surname Jussel may have also been influenced by the similar-sounding Dutch word "juist," meaning "correct" or "accurate." This could have led to some confusion or intermingling with other surnames derived from this term, such as "Juist" or "Juste."
In the 17th century, a notable individual with the Jussel surname was Jan Jussel (1592-1666), a Dutch painter and engraver from Friesland who was known for his landscapes and portraits. His works can still be found in various museums and private collections across the Netherlands and beyond.
Another notable figure was Pieter Jussel (1677-1743), a Dutch naval officer and explorer who served in the Dutch East India Company. He is credited with mapping and charting several islands in the Indian Ocean, including the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Moving forward to the 19th century, there was a Dutch writer and poet named Tjeerd Jussel (1809-1882) who published several collections of poems and prose works in the Frisian language. He was celebrated for his contributions to preserving and promoting Frisian literature and culture.
Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Jussel surname in North America was that of Hendrik Jussel, a Dutch immigrant who settled in New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the mid-17th century. He was listed in the town records as a merchant and landowner.
Throughout its history, the Jussel surname has remained relatively uncommon, with most individuals bearing this name tracing their roots back to the Netherlands, particularly the Friesland region. While it has spread to other parts of the world through migration, it continues to be a distinctly Dutch surname with a rich heritage and cultural significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jussel
Among Census respondents with the surname Jussel, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Jussel 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 Jussel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.6% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino9.8% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jussel
Jussel 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-9 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,261 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+8 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,090 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 19,261 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.7%) | Up 8,090 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 Jussel 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 | #156,044 | #147,954 | 5.2% |
| Count | 104 | 112 | 7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jussel bearers went from 104 to 112 (+7.7% change). The surname moved up 8,090 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #147,954.
FAQ
Jussel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jussel?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Jussel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Jussel?
Jussel 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 Jussel. 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 Jussel.
Has Jussel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jussel went from 104 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 8 (+7.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Jussel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jussel, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) 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 Jussel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jussel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.6%), Hispanic (9.8%), 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 Jussel (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 Jussel mean?
A surname derived from a nickname for someone with a youthful or cheerful disposition. 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 Jussel (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 Americans have the surname Jussel?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.