2000
#36,421
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 580
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.22
Very Rare Last name
Juran
A surname likely derived from a geographic place name of Arabic origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 667 Americans carry the last name Juran. That puts it at #40,538 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 513,875 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Juran 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
667
1 in 513,875
Census rank
#40,538
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
582
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 582 bearers of the surname Juran in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 40538th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Juran, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Black (6.2%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Juran
The surname JURAN is of Polish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "juran," meaning a young bull or ox. This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname to someone who displayed the characteristics of a young bull, such as strength or stubbornness.
JURAN is also closely related to the Polish surname "Juraniec," which stems from a similar root. Early records indicate that the name was prevalent in the regions of Małopolska and Silesia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.
One of the earliest documented references to the JURAN surname can be found in the "Akta Metrykalne" (Metrical Records) of the Kraków Diocese, dating back to the late 16th century. These records were an essential source of genealogical information, containing details of births, marriages, and deaths within the diocese.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the JURAN surname was Jan JURAN, a Polish nobleman who served as a military commander during the Polish-Swedish wars. He was born in 1620 and played a pivotal role in defending the city of Gdańsk against Swedish forces in 1655.
Another historical figure of note was Michał JURAN, a prominent scholar and professor of philosophy at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków during the late 17th century. He was born in 1645 and published several influential works on logic and ethics.
Moving into the 18th century, the JURAN surname appears in records related to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's nobility. One such individual was Piotr JURAN, a landowner and member of the szlachta (Polish nobility) born in 1712. He was known for his involvement in local politics and governance.
In the 19th century, the JURAN name gained recognition through the achievements of Franciszek JURAN, a renowned Polish painter and art educator. Born in 1845, he was celebrated for his landscapes and genre paintings, and his works can be found in several notable art collections across Poland.
The early 20th century saw the rise of Józef JURAN, a pioneering figure in the field of quality management. Born in 1904 in Romania to Polish parents, he developed influential theories and techniques that revolutionized the quality control industry, earning him recognition as one of the leading experts in his field.
Throughout its history, the JURAN surname has been associated with various regions of Poland, particularly the southern and western areas. While the name has evolved through various spellings and variations over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Polish word "juran," reflecting its origins as a descriptive nickname for someone with the qualities of a young bull.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Juran
Among Census respondents with the surname Juran, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Black (6.2%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Juran 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 Juran surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 518
- Black or African American6.2% · 36
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 17
- Two or more races1.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Juran
Juran appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#41,799
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 520
-60 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Down 5,378 places
2020
#40,538
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 582
+62 bearers (+11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.19
Rank movement Up 1,261 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #36,421 | 580 | 0.22 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #41,799 | 520 | 0.18 | -60 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 5,378 places |
| 2020 | #40,538 | 582 | 0.19 | +62 bearers (+11.9%) | Up 1,261 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 Juran 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 | #41,799 | #40,538 | 3.0% |
| Count | 520 | 582 | 11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.19 | 8.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Juran bearers went from 520 to 582 (+11.9% change). The surname moved up 1,261 positions in the national ranking, going from #41,799 to #40,538.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Juran
FAQ
Juran surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Juran?
Name Census estimates that about 667 living Americans carry the surname Juran. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 513,875 residents.
How common is Juran?
Juran ranks #40,538 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.19 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 582 people with the surname Juran. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (667), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.19 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.19 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 Juran.
Has Juran become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Juran went from 520 recorded bearers to 582. That is an increase of 62 (+11.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #41,799 to #40,538.
What does the Census say about the background of Juran?
Among Census respondents with the surname Juran, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Black (6.2%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Juran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (518 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Juran appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Black (6.2%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Juran (2000, 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 Juran mean?
A surname likely derived from a geographic place name of Arabic origin. 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 Juran (0.19 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 surname Juran?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.