Explore the Family Name Jeane
The meaning of Jeane
English: altered form of Jean.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jeane in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jeane had a drop in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jeane was ranked 39,946th most common surname and by 2010, it had slid to 44,500, reflecting an 11.4% decrease. The count of individuals bearing the surname also declined from 517 in 2000 to 483 in 2010, a decrease of 6.58%. The proportion of individuals named Jeane per 100k people decreased by 15.79% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #44,500 | -11.4% |
| Count | 517 | 483 | -6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jeane
In terms of ethnic identity, the Jeane surname showed varied representation, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, those identifying as white held the majority with 92.26%, which slightly decreased to 90.68% in 2010. Hispanic representation increased from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010, while the number of Black individuals decreased from 3.87% to 3.31%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander representation in either year. Those identifying as two or more races were at 1.16% in 2000 but dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, there was a new representation in 2010 with American Indian and Alaskan Native at 1.66%, where there were none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 90.68% | -1.71% |
| Black | 3.87% | 3.31% | -14.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.69% | 131.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |