| ![Show Contents]() June History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of JuneWhat does the name June mean? The ancestral home of the June family is in the German province of Bavaria. June 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. June 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" as in "young man." The root name Jüngling is typically Anglicized as Juengling, Jungling, Yuengling, Yungling, and Yingling. Early Origins of the June familyThe surname June 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 June familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our June research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1740 and 1817 are included under the topic Early June History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. June Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name June 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 June familyMore information is included under the topic Early June Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. June RankingIn the United States, the name June is the 8,724th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| June migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name June or a variant listed above:
June Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Peter June, who arrived in Virginia in 1698
| June migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: June Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Peter H. June, who settled in Upper Canada in 1830
- Peter H June, who arrived in Canada in 1830
| Contemporary Notables of the name June (post 1700) | + |
- Cato June (b. 1979), American professional football player with the National Football League
- Mildred June (1905-1940), American actress, a leading lady of the 1920s
- Ray June (1895-1958), American cinematographer
- Tim June, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Alaska State Senate District C, 2000 2
- Dell June, American politician, Representative from New York 30th District, 1908 2
- Wendy June Saddington (1949-2013), Australian blues, soul and jazz singer, known for The Home Song Stories (2007), Hanging About (1978) and Once Around the Sun (2012)
- Valerie June Hockett (b. 1982), known as Valerie June, an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Memphis, Tennessee
- Margaret June Blair (1933-2022), American model and actress, Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for its January 1957 issue and for her role as the wife of her real-life husband David Nelson in the Adventures of Ozzie
- Leeona June Dorrian (b. 1957), Lady Dorrian, Scottish jurist, Lord Justice Clerk (2016-), Senator of the College of Justice (2005)
- Helen June DeVos (1927-2017), née Van Wesep, an American philanthropist and political donor, wife of Richard DeVos
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