JUNG
Jung
Origin and Meaning
The English surname Jung has its origins in the Old English personal name "Jung", which is derived from the word "Jug", meaning "young". The name might have been used to describe a younger family member or someone with youthful characteristics.
Distribution
The surname Jung is not particularly common in Great Britain, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name. It is more prevalent in other countries, notably Germany, where it has a higher frequency.
Notable Individuals
- Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961): A Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. He is considered one of the most important figures in psychological history, known for his exploration of the collective unconscious and archetypes.
- Walter Jung (b. 1937): A British engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the field of electrical engineering, particularly in the area of integrated circuits.
- Sophie Jung (b. 1982): A contemporary British artist whose work explores themes of identity, memory, and the human experience through various mediums such as sculpture and performance art.
Variants
Variants of the surname Jung include Junge, Junger, and Jungmann.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for the surname Jung typically features symbols such as lions, stars, and chevrons, reflecting the medieval heraldic tradition.
There are approximately 700 people named Jung in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,701st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Jung.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- Hyun
- Hyung
- Marcus
- Martin
- Peter
- Robert
- Robin
- Stephen
- Syed
- Tobias
Female
- Alexandra
- Carol
- Catherine
- Charlotte
- Jennifer
- Jessica
- Lisa
- Louise
- Natalie
- Natasha
- Petra
- Sarah
- Seemin