Explore the Family Name Jann
The meaning of Jann
1. North German: from the personal name Jann, a shortened form of Johann. Compare Yann. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 鄭, see Zheng 1.
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How common is the last name Jann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jann has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Jann was the 35,522nd most common surname in the United States, with 599 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 37,691, with 590 people carrying the surname, representing a decrease of 1.5%. The proportion of people named Jann per 100,000 residents also decreased by 9.09% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #37,691 | -6.11% |
| Count | 599 | 590 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jann
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a significant majority of individuals with the surname Jann identify as White, although the percentage has decreased slightly from 80.97% in 2000 to 78.64% in 2010. The second largest ethnicity group is Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 12.35% in 2000 to 13.56% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the largest percent increase, jumping from 1.67% in 2000 to 3.73% in 2010, an increase of 123.35%. The proportion of Black individuals decreased marginally from 2.67% to 2.54%. There were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.97% | 78.64% | -2.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.35% | 13.56% | 9.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.73% | 123.35% |
| Black | 2.67% | 2.54% | -4.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |