Explore the Family Name Jehn
The meaning of Jehn
German: variant of Jahn 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jehn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jehn has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 92,601 in terms of popularity among surnames, while in 2010 it had improved to a rank of 86,645, reflecting a change of 6.43%. The actual count of individuals with this surname rose by 16.85%, from 184 in 2000 to 215 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #86,645 | 6.43% |
| Count | 184 | 215 | 16.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jehn
The ethnicity associated with the surname Jehn, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is overwhelmingly White. In fact, both in 2000 and 2010, no Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native representation was recorded. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 96.20% in 2000 to 97.21% in 2010, indicating a change of 1.05%. Conversely, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 97.21% | 1.05% |
| 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% |