Meaning and origin
The last name Jung originates from Germany and is derived from the Middle High German word "jung" meaning young or youthful. It was often used as a nickname for younger family members or individuals displaying youthful qualities. This surname is prevalent among German-speaking populations and has been passed down through generations, maintaining its etymological connection to youthfulness.
Surname origins are rarely settled: one spelling can have several sources, and families often took a name for reasons nobody wrote down. Check it against the sources below before you rely on it.
Similar spellings
#1,486
Jung was the 1,486th most common surname in the 2010 US Census, with 24,026 people, about 7.8 in every 100,000.
Who carries it
Where it is found
Countries linked to Jung.
No country links are recorded for this name.
Surnames like Jung
Names it is linked with, then names with the same origin and a similar standing.
Check the sources
- Forebears: where Jung is found around the world
- The Internet Surname Database: a second opinion on the origin
- US Census Bureau: the 2010 surname figures used here
For a name you are serious about, compare the dictionaries: Reaney and Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames; Hanks, Dictionary of American Family Names.