Explore the Family Name Jaenke
The meaning of Jaenke
1. North German (Jänke): see Janke 1. 2. Germanized form (Jänke) of Sorbian Jenko and its cognate Jenk, and also of Jank and some of its cognates (see Janke 2).
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How common is the last name Jaenke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jaenke saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jaenke ranked as the 80,812th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to 86,314th position, marking a change of -6.81%. The count of individuals carrying the Jaenke surname also experienced a marginal decline from 218 people in 2000 to 216 in 2010, a change of -0.92%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Jaenke per 100k population fell by 12.5% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #86,314 | -6.81% |
| Count | 218 | 216 | -0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaenke
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jaenke, as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 93.12% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 93.98% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.59% in 2000 to 3.70% in 2010, a change of -19.39%. There were no individuals with the Jaenke surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. No one reported having two or more races associated with this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 93.98% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 4.59% | 3.7% | -19.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |