Explore the Family Name Janney
The meaning of Janney
English (Lincolnshire): from a diminutive of the Middle English personal name Jan(e) (see Jayne).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Janney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Janney experienced a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 12,064th in 2000, it dropped to the 12,557th position by 2010 marking a 4.09% decline. In terms of count, however, the number of individuals bearing the Janney surname saw a slight increase from 2,373 in 2000 to 2,466 in 2010, which represents a 3.92% growth. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 4.55% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,064 | #12,557 | -4.09% |
| Count | 2,373 | 2,466 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.84 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janney
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Janney surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority of the individuals identified as White, with a percentage of 96.63 in 2000 dipping slightly to 95.46 in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in the Janney surname decreased by 5.88% and 20.00% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as Two or More Races saw a significant increase of 50.00%, and the Hispanic and Black representations also rose by 44.55% and 39.78% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.46% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.46% | 44.55% |
| Black | 0.93% | 1.3% | 39.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.26% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.32% | -5.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.2% | -20% |