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

Juvenal, 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 Juvenal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juvenal in America

Juvenal is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juvenal surname appeared 127 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 Juvenal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juvenal 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 Juvenal

The surname Juvenal has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the word 'juvenis', which means 'young' or 'youthful'. The name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for a person who appeared younger than their age or possessed a youthful demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Juvenal can be found in the works of the Roman satirist and poet Decimus Junius Juvenalis, who lived from around 55 AD to 127 AD. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential satirists of his time, and his works provide valuable insights into the social and political climate of ancient Rome.

During the Middle Ages, the name Juvenal was relatively uncommon but still appeared in various medieval records and documents across Europe. It is possible that some of these instances were influenced by the fame of the Roman poet.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Juvenal was Michel Juvenal des Ursins, a French jurist and historian who lived from 1388 to 1473. He served as the chancellor of France and wrote an influential chronicle of the reign of King Charles VI.

Another individual of note was Robert Juvenal, an English clergyman and writer who lived from 1588 to 1677. He was known for his work on the history of the Church of England and served as a canon of Salisbury Cathedral.

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Juvenal Moussaud, a French architect and engraver, made significant contributions to the field of architecture and design. He lived from 1701 to 1784 and was particularly renowned for his engravings of architectural works.

A more modern example is Aurelien Juvenal, a French chess player and International Master who was born in 1985. He has represented France in various international chess competitions and achieved notable success in his career.

While the surname Juvenal is not among the most common in the world, it has been carried by individuals throughout history, from ancient Roman poets to modern chess players, reflecting its enduring presence and rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juvenal

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

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

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