Jung History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The ancestral home of the Jung family is in the German province of Bavaria. Jung is a German nickname surname. Such names came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute. Jung is a name for a young person or the junior member of a family or community, being derived from the German word "jung," which means "young."

Early Origins of the Jung family

The surname Jung was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. The name "Jung" (English: Young) had the original meaning of "junior," an addition to a name which would reflect the bearer's status or age, as well as distinguish him or her from the father, or "senior."

Early History of the Jung family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jung research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1740 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Jung History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jung Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Jung include Jung, Juenger, Jungg, Junge, Jungge, Jungher, Jungblut, Jungbauer, June, Deyoung, Young, Jungbluth, Jungblud, Deshong, Jonker, Junker, Jungling, Jüngling and many more.

Early Notables of the Jung family

Prominent among members of the name Jung in this period include

Johann Heinrich Jung (1740-1817), also known as Jung-Stilling, who was an acclaimed writer

Jung Ranking

In the United States, the name Jung is the 2,736^th most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Jung is ranked the 460^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,493 people with that name. 2

Jung migration to the United States +

German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Jung surname or a spelling variation of the name include:

Jung Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Dewalt Jung, who landed in New York, NY in 1709 3
Eberhard Jung, who landed in New York, NY in 1709 3
Heinrich Jung, who arrived in New York, NY in 1709 3
Johan Jung, who landed in New York in 1709 3
John Jung, who landed in New York in 1709 3
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Jung Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Conrad Jung, who landed in New York in 1834 3
Kissemer Jung, who landed in New York in 1834 3
Catharina Jung, who arrived in Texas in 1840-1850 3
Josef Jung, who arrived in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Arminius" 3
Ludwig Jung, who landed in Galveston, Tex in 1845 aboard the ship "Georg Dillus" 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Jung migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Jung Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Adam Jung, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749-1752

Jung Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Carl Jung, who landed in Quebec in 1850

Jung migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Jung Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Carl Jung, aged 23, a landmann, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Victoria"

Contemporary Notables of the name Jung (post 1700) +

Tom Jung, American advertising art director, graphic designer and illustrator
Gretchen Jung (b. 1913), American singer
Roland W. Jung, American politician, Mayor of Belleville, Illinois, 1942 4
Paul W. Jung (1936-1999), American politician, Mayor of Des Plaines, Illinois, 1997-99 4
Greg Jung, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2004 4
Bernard P. Jung, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1916, 1936, 1940 4
Sebastian Jung (b. 1990), German footballer
Franz Josef Jung (b. 1949), German politician of the Christian Democratic Union
Edgar Julius Jung (1894-1934), German lawyer and leader of the Conservative Revolutionary Movement, whose resistance to Hitler led to his assassination in 1934
Heinrich Jung, German fighter pilot and flying ace in the Luftwaffe, during World War II, credited with 68 aerial victories, awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)