Explore the Family Name Janelle
The meaning of Janelle
French: from the feminine form of the personal name Janel, a pet form of Jan, a variant of Jean ‘John’. This surname is very rare in France. History: François Janelle from Paris, France, married Marie-Françoise Benoît in Baie-du-Febvre, QC, in 1730. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Normand, Alphee, Adrien, Alcide, Calixte, Henri, Luc, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Janelle in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Janelle has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Janelle was ranked as the 35,757th most common surname, but by 2010, it had jumped up to 34,110th place, a change of 4.61%. The number of people with this last name also increased during this period, growing from 594 individuals in 2000 to 666 in 2010, which is an increase of 12.12%. The proportion of people named Janelle per 100,000 people also saw a slight growth of 4.55% over the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #34,110 | 4.61% |
| Count | 594 | 666 | 12.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janelle
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Janelle, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly held by individuals who identify as White, with 93.94% in 2000 and 92.34% in 2010. However, there has been a significant increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.35% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010, a change of 133.33%. The proportion of those identifying as Black and as two or more races has also slightly increased, while the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010. The data did not indicate any individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 92.34% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 3.15% | 133.33% |
| Black | 1.85% | 2.1% | 13.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.05% | -11.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |