Explore the Family Name Janvier
The meaning of Janvier
French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Janvier, from Latin Januarius, a name borne by several Christian saints (see Gennaro), derived from janus ‘covered passage, arcade’. It may also be a nickname for someone born or baptized in January. Compare January. History: Henri Janvier from Germany married Marie-Renée Bertrand in Pointe-du-Lac, QC, in 1762. — This surname is listed along with its altered form January in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Jacques, Michel, Arsene, Etienne, Luc, Marcelin, Maxime, Myrtha, Pierre, Raymonde, Renel, Yolette.
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How common is the last name Janvier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Janvier has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 24,406 in popularity with a recorded count of 961 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 18,596, marking a 23.81% increase in rank and was now held by 1,482 individuals, demonstrating a 54.21% growth in count over the decade. This rise also resulted in an increased proportion per 100,000 people, moving from 0.36 to 0.5, a growth of 38.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #18,596 | 23.81% |
| Count | 961 | 1,482 | 54.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.5 | 38.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janvier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Janvier also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as Black (70.34%), followed by White (18.31%) and those reporting two or more races (8.84%). A small percentage identified as Hispanic (1.77%). However, by 2010, the ethnic identities had shifted, with a greater share identifying as Black (83.87%), an increase of 19.24%. The percentages of those identifying as White and those reporting two or more races decreased to 11.07% and 1.35% respectively. The Hispanic representation rose slightly to 3.24%, showing an increase of 83.05%. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010, with 0.47% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.34% | 83.87% | 19.24% |
| White | 18.31% | 11.07% | -39.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.24% | 83.05% |
| Two or More Races | 8.84% | 1.35% | -84.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |