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

Yunger, 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 Yunger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yunger in America

Yunger is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yunger surname appeared 289 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 Yunger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yunger 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 Yunger

The surname Yunger has its origins in central Europe, primarily linked to Germany. It is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the German word "junger," meaning "younger" or "young." It likely began as a descriptive nickname for a younger son, someone known for their youthful qualities, or to distinguish between a father and his son bearing the same given name.

Historical records indicate that similar variations of this surname have been found in various regions, reflecting minor differences in spelling or pronunciation. For example, "Jünger" is a variant found in historical German texts. Manuscripts and registers from the 14th century often list individuals with the surname Junger or Jünger, particularly in the Alsace region and other German-speaking areas.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Yunger is Hans Jünger, who appeared in records from Strasbourg in 1354. Another notable figure was Johann Yunger, a merchant in Nuremberg who was active during the early 15th century and known for his trade activities across Europe. In the 16th century, Martin Yunger made a name for himself as a scholar and cleric, contributing to theological debates of his time; he was born in 1520 and passed away in 1589.

The name also appears in military records, with Friedrich Yunger, a soldier in the Thirty Years' War, achieving a level of prominence. He lived from 1602 to 1663 and was noted for his strategic acumen. In the realm of the arts, Maria Yunger, born in 1738 and deceased in 1801, was recognized for her contributions to early German theater as an actress and playwright.

The surname has thus passed through centuries, maintaining its core association with youthfulness and junior status while adapting to regional variations and occupations. Each of these historical figures and records provides a window into the diverse paths the bearers of the name have taken throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yunger

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

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

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