Jung Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Jung mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Jung name
Jung means "young" in German. It began as a nickname to distinguish a younger man from an older relative of the same name, or for someone youthful in appearance. The surname is common across Germany, especially in the west and south, and in Switzerland.
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This overview covers the Jung name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Switzerland and Austria; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Jung name FAQ
What does the Jung name mean?
Young. Common variants include Junge, Junger, Young.
Where does the Jung surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Switzerland and Austria.
Is there a Jung coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Jung crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Jung coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).