Explore the Family Name Jannusch
The meaning of Jannusch
East German: from a Slavic-influenced (see Janus 1 and Janusch) pet form of the personal name Jan (see John), -usch being a suffix of Slavic origin.
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How common is the last name Jannusch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jannusch has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 59,293 and by 2010, it had fallen to 64,388, marking an 8.59% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished from 319 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, representing a 3.13% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #64,388 | -8.59% |
| Count | 319 | 309 | -3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jannusch
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Jannusch surname identify as White, with percentages increasing from 96.87% in 2000 to 98.06% in 2010. In 2000, 1.57% of individuals identified under two or more races, however, this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no records of persons with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 98.06% | 1.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |