2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Juela
A surname originating from Spain with possible origins in the Spanish word "juela" meaning straw mat or mat maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 175 Americans carry the last name Juela. That puts it at #119,572 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,958,596 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Juela surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
175
1 in 1,958,596
Census rank
#119,572
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
153
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 153 bearers of the surname Juela in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 119572nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Juela, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Juela
The surname JUELA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "jugum," which means "yoke" or "ridge," suggesting a possible connection to geographical features or occupations related to farming or transportation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname JUELA can be found in the census records of the town of Seville, Spain, in the year 1486. These records mention a family by the name of Juela residing in the city at that time. Additionally, there are references to the name in various historical documents and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in areas like Catalonia and Aragon.
The surname JUELA has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Pedro Juela, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Another was Juana Juela, a renowned poet and writer from Seville, Spain, who lived during the 16th century and gained recognition for her works depicting the cultural and social landscapes of her time.
In the realm of literature, the name JUELA appears in Miguel de Cervantes' famous novel "Don Quixote," published in 1605, where a character with this surname is mentioned. This literary reference highlights the surname's presence and recognition during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
Furthermore, the JUELA surname has been linked to various place names and geographical locations throughout Spain and Portugal. For instance, the town of Juela in the province of Zaragoza, Spain, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting a historical connection between the family and the region.
Among other notable figures bearing the surname JUELA, one can mention Francisco Juela, a renowned Spanish painter from the 17th century known for his religious and historical works, as well as María Juela, a celebrated Spanish playwright and poet from the 18th century whose works explored themes of love, societal norms, and the human condition.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Juela
Among Census respondents with the surname Juela, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Juela bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Juela surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.4% · 149
- White2.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Juela
Juela appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#119,572
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 153
+43 bearers (+39.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 29,823 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #119,572 | 153 | 0.05 | +43 bearers (+39.1%) | Up 29,823 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Juela surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #119,572 | 20.0% |
| Count | 110 | 153 | 39.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 28.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Juela bearers went from 110 to 153 (+39.1% change). The surname moved up 29,823 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #119,572.
FAQ
Juela surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Juela?
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the surname Juela. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,958,596 residents.
How common is Juela?
Juela ranks #119,572 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 153 people with the surname Juela. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (175), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Juela.
Has Juela become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Juela went from 110 recorded bearers to 153. That is an increase of 43 (+39.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #119,572.
What does the Census say about the background of Juela?
Among Census respondents with the surname Juela, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Juela in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (149 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Juela appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.4%), White (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Juela (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Juela mean?
A surname originating from Spain with possible origins in the Spanish word "juela" meaning straw mat or mat maker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Juela (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Juela?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Juela at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.