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

Yunginger, 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 Yunginger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yunginger in America

Yunginger is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yunginger surname appeared 108 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 Yunginger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yunginger 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 Yunginger

The surname Yunginger is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the late medieval period. The name is thought to have regional ties to the areas around the Black Forest and the Rhineland. Its origins are generally traced to the Old High German words "jung" meaning "young" and "ingen," a suffix used in southern German surnames indicative of lineage or descent, effectively meaning "the young one’s lineage.”

The name Yunginger may have initially appeared in written records as early as the 14th century. Though no famous manuscript such as the Domesday Book specifically includes it, the name's structure suggests it could have been documented in local civic registers and church documents, common in medieval German settlements.

The earliest recorded example of the name can be traced to Hans Yunginger, a merchant from the Rhineland region, living around 1432-1491. His business records show transactions that were significant for trade during that period, establishing the name's presence in economic activities.

In the 16th century, another notable individual by the name of Martin Yunginger, born in 1547 and died in 1601, was recorded as a prominent figure in the textile industry, playing a vital role in the guilds of Strasbourg. His contributions to the textile market were significant during the economic upturn in the Holy Roman Empire.

The 17th century saw the name carried by Wilhelm Yunginger, an academic born in 1625 and died in 1689, who authored several works on natural philosophy. He was a professor at the University of Heidelberg and left a lasting influence in academic circles with his writings, one of which was “De Natura et Origine Luminum.”

In the late 18th century, Katharina Yunginger (1771-1834) emerged as a renowned midwife in the Bavarian region. She was noted for her expertise and advancements in midwifery practices, contributing significantly to the field during a time of high infant mortality rates.

The 19th century introduced Ludwig Yunginger (1820-1881), a noted composer and violinist whose works were highly regarded in Vienna. His compositions and performances were integral in the Romantic era of classical music, gaining acclaim across Europe.

The surname Yunginger has traversed various fields, from commerce to academia and the arts, each bearer contributing uniquely to their respective domains. With its roots deeply embedded in the medieval traditions of Germany, the name continues to reflect a storied heritage of industrious and innovative individuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yunginger

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

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

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