Explore the Family Name Jenne
The meaning of Jenne
1. English: variant of Jean. 2. South German: from a shortened form of the personal name Johannes (see John).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jenne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jenne has experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,425th most popular surname and by 2010, it slipped to the 20,285th position, reflecting a decrease of approximately 10.09%. The count of individuals bearing this name also lessened from 1,384 to 1,311 during this same period, showing a decline of around 5.27%. Furthermore, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the figures decreased from 0.51 to 0.44, marking a 13.73% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,425 | #20,285 | -10.09% |
| Count | 1,384 | 1,311 | -5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.44 | -13.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jenne
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White with the Jenne surname slightly decreased from 94.94% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010. Meanwhile, an increase can be noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories, which rose by 58.42% and 20.69% respectively. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased marginally from 1.01% to 1.07%, while the Black category saw a stark reduction to zero in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged, with no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 94.51% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.75% | 20.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 1.6% | 58.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.07% | 5.94% |
| Black | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |