Explore the Family Name Jung
The meaning of Jung
1. German (also Jüng): distinguishing epithet, from Middle High German junc ‘young’, for the younger of two bearers of the same personal name, usually a son who bore the same name as his father. The form Jung is also found in some Central European countries, e.g. in Czechia, Slovakia, and Croatia. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German jung ‘young’, given to or assumed by people who were young at the time when surname became obligatory. 3. Chinese: alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 容, 榮 and 戎, see Rong 1–3. 4. Chinese: alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 鐘, 仲 and 衷, see Zhong 1–3. 5. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 張, see Zhang 1. 6. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 曾, see Zeng. 7. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 楊, see Yang 1. 8. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 鄭, see Zheng 1. 9. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蔣, see Jiang 2. 10. Korean: variant of Chŏng (see Chong 1). Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Young, Sung, Kwang, Dong, Myung, Sun, Han, Ho, Jae, Hong, Jin, Kyung. German Hans, Gerhard, Kurt, Erwin, Heinz, Otto, Lothar, Reinhold, Bernd, Dieter, Ernst, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Jung in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jung has grown in popularity over time. In 2000, Jung was ranked the 1896th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010, it had climbed to the 1486th position, a substantial increase of 21.62%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 17,395 in 2000 to 24,026 in 2010, marking an impressive growth rate of 38.12%. This change suggests that for every 100,000 residents, there were around 6.45 individuals named Jung in 2000 and this figure escalated to about 8.14 by 2010, representing a 26.2% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,896 | #1,486 | 21.62% |
| Count | 17,395 | 24,026 | 38.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 6.45 | 8.14 | 26.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jung
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Jungs identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased substantially from 57.15% to 67.76%, indicating a significant growth of 18.57%. Conversely, those identifying as White decreased from 38.63% to 28.4%, a reduction of 26.48%. Individuals with the Jung surname who identify as two or more races dropped marginally by 17.13%, while those identifying as Black also declined slightly from 0.62% to 0.49%. The number of Jungs identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise from 1.31% to 1.42%. Lastly, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives within the Jung surname holders showed a modest increase of 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 57.15% | 67.76% | 18.57% |
| White | 38.63% | 28.4% | -26.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 1.79% | -17.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.42% | 8.4% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0.49% | -20.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0.15% | 15.38% |
Jung ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Jung is Korean, which comprises 34.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.7%) and Chinese (14.2%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Korean | 34.2% |
| French & German | 20.7% |
| Chinese | 14.2% |
| Other | 30.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Jung
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Jung have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in South Korea, and United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Seoul, South Korea | 39.70% |
| Busan, South Korea | 28.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 27.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 27.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 27.20% |
What Jung haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Jung is O-CTS723, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup O-CTS723 is descended from haplogroup O-M1359. Other common haplogroups include O-F46 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Lee, Park, Chung, Kim, Han, Chang, Eilers, O'Loughlin, O'Shaughnessy, Ekstrom.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Jung surname are: H1, H, D4. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins O-M1359
Your paternal lineage may be linked to the Yayoi
Haplogroup O1b2a, a branch of haplogroup O, is closely related to several haplogroups that are commonly found in Japan. Haplogroup O is closely associated with Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, and makes up over half of all men in Japan. Although haplogroup O is prevalent in Japan, it likely only entered Japan during the Yayoi expansion about 2,300 years ago. During the Yayoi expansion, people entering from the Korean Peninsula brought wet rice agriculture, weaving technology, and metalworking technology to Japan. The Yayoi expansion began on the island of Kyushu, where haplogroup O is very common today. It is possible that some of the early members of O1-F3356 were involved in this major shift, which quickly and dramatically altered Japanese culture.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Jung have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Jung" Surname 43.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Jung" Surname 20.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Jung" Surname 15.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Jung" Surname 16.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Jung?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Jung are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition