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

Justino, 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 Justino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Justino in America

Justino is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Justino surname appeared 230 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 Justino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Justino 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 Justino

The surname JUSTINO has its origins in Portugal, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin name "Justinus," which itself comes from the word "justus," meaning "just" or "righteous." The name was likely given to individuals who were seen as upright and virtuous members of their community.

In its early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly around the cities of Porto and Braga. Historical records from the 13th century indicate that several families bearing the JUSTINO surname were landowners and members of the minor nobility in these areas.

One of the earliest documented references to the JUSTINO name can be found in the medieval Portuguese Chronicles, which recount the exploits of a knight named João JUSTINO during the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle to drive the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. João JUSTINO (c. 1180 - 1245) was renowned for his bravery and unwavering commitment to the Christian cause.

As the JUSTINO family spread throughout Portugal in the ensuing centuries, variations in spelling emerged, including JUSTINHO, JUSTINO, and JUSTIM. In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Pedro JUSTINO (1528 - 1594), a renowned humanist scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Coimbra.

During the Age of Discovery, the JUSTINO name traveled to the far corners of the Portuguese Empire. One noteworthy individual was Diogo JUSTINO (1589 - 1652), a navigator and explorer who sailed to India and was instrumental in establishing Portuguese trade routes in the Indian Ocean.

Another JUSTINO of historical significance was Maria JUSTINO (1678 - 1741), a philanthropist and patron of the arts who founded several charitable institutions in Lisbon and was a major supporter of the city's cultural renaissance in the early 18th century.

Throughout the centuries, the JUSTINO surname has been carried by individuals from all walks of life, including artists, writers, politicians, and military leaders. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the ideals of justice and righteousness has remained a consistent thread in its long and storied history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Justino

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

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

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