Explore the Family Name Janssens
The meaning of Janssens
Flemish, Dutch, and North German: from the genitive form of Janssen, meaning ‘Jan’s son’s son’. The surname of Flemish origin is also common in the Walloon part of Belgium. Some characteristic forenames: French Amedee, Andre, Florent, Gaetan, Jacques, Luc, Monique, Pierre, Thierry. German Ilse, Wieland.
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How common is the last name Janssens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Janssens has been maintaining its popularity in the United States over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 39,617th most common surname, and by 2010, it had marginally increased in popularity to rank 39,486th. The number of people with the Janssens surname also grew from 522 in 2000 to 557 in 2010, a rise of 6.7%. Despite these changes, the proportion of Janssens per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #39,486 | 0.33% |
| Count | 522 | 557 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janssens
The ethnic identity associated with the Janssens surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identified themselves as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 91.76% to 90.13%. People identifying as Hispanic made up the second-largest category, with an increase from 4.79% to 5.57%. Notably, there was also an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races, rising from 0% and 1.34% in 2000, respectively, to 1.8% each in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those who identified as Black dropped to zero. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.76% | 90.13% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 4.79% | 5.57% | 16.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.8% | 34.33% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |