Explore the Family Name Janning
The meaning of Janning
North German: habitational name from a farm so named, once inhabited by ‘Johann and his kin’. It is found mainly in Lower Saxony. See Johanning.
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How common is the last name Janning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Janning saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,839 in terms of popularity and had a frequency of 427 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 51,723, and its occurrence had fallen by 5.85% to 402 per 100,000 people. Overall, the popularity of the surname Janning decreased by 10.43% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #51,723 | -10.43% |
| Count | 427 | 402 | -5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janning
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Janning remained largely unchanged from 2000 to 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority (98.59% in 2000 and 99.25% in 2010) of individuals with this surname identified as White, indicating an increase of 0.67%. No significant presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was noted either year. It appears that the surname Janning is predominantly associated with those of White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 99.25% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |