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

Jussila, 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 Jussila surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jussila in America

Jussila is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jussila surname appeared 208 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 Jussila.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jussila 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 Jussila

The surname "JUSSILA" is of Finnish origin, derived from the Finnish word "jussi," which means a small stream or brook. It is believed to have emerged as a surname in the 16th or 17th century, initially used as a descriptive name to identify individuals who lived near a small stream or brook.

The name is most commonly found in the southwestern and western regions of Finland, particularly in the provinces of Southwestern Finland, Satakunta, and Ostrobothnia. These areas were historically known for their abundance of small streams and brooks, which played a crucial role in the development of early settlements and agricultural communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "JUSSILA" can be found in the parish records of Pori, a city in the Satakunta region, dating back to the late 17th century. These records often included variations in spelling, such as "Jussilla" or "Jussillä," reflecting the local dialects and the lack of standardized orthography at the time.

While no specific historical figures with the surname "JUSSILA" are widely renowned, the name has been carried by notable individuals throughout Finnish history. One such individual was Juho Jussila (1853-1919), a Finnish farmer and politician who served as a member of the Finnish Parliament in the early 20th century, representing the agrarian interests of his region.

Another notable bearer of the name was Aaro Jussila (1884-1960), a Finnish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of Helsinki's architectural landscape in the early 20th century. His contributions include the design of several public buildings and residential areas in the city.

In the field of literature, Väinö Jussila (1887-1970) was a Finnish author and poet known for his works exploring the themes of Finnish rural life and nature. His poetry collections, such as "Kaskimetsän lauluja" (Songs of the Slash-and-Burn Forest), were widely acclaimed and helped to shape the literary landscape of his time.

The name "JUSSILA" has also been associated with various place names in Finland, particularly in rural areas where small streams and brooks were a prominent feature of the landscape. For example, the village of Jussila in the municipality of Jyväskylä is believed to have derived its name from the surname, reflecting the historical settlement patterns of families bearing this name.

In the field of sports, Juha Jussila (born 1976) is a notable Finnish ice hockey player who has represented Finland in numerous international competitions, including the Olympic Games and the World Championships. His successful career as a professional ice hockey player has brought recognition to the surname "JUSSILA" on a global stage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jussila

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

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

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