Explore the Family Name Janice
The meaning of Janice
English: variant of Janes. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Janice in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Janice" has seen a slight decline over the past decade. In 2000, "Janice" ranked as the 34210th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 37180th place, marking an 8.68% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 627 in 2000 to 600 in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.31%. Additionally, the proportion of people named "Janice" per 100,000 residents saw a drop of 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #37,180 | -8.68% |
| Count | 627 | 600 | -4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janice
Diving into the ethnicity associated with the surname "Janice," data from the Decennial U.S. Census sheds light on shifting demographics. While the proportion identifying as White fell by 10.24% from 2000 to 2010, those identifying as Black increased by 13.56%. The Hispanic community saw a notable increase of 38.26%, whereas the Asian/Pacific Islander representation slightly decreased by 8.59%. Those who identify with two or more ethnic identities rose by 56.25%, showing increasing diversity within this surname group. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native segment experienced a slight decrease of 13.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 55.83% | -10.24% |
| Black | 29.35% | 33.33% | 13.56% |
| Hispanic | 4.94% | 6.83% | 38.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2% | 56.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 1.17% | -8.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.83% | -13.54% |