Explore the Family Name Jenness
The meaning of Jenness
English (Norfolk): variant of Jeans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jenness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jenness saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 18,626 in 2000, it slipped to 19,398th place in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.14%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Jenness surname increased by 2.13% during the same period, from 1,364 to 1,393. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.84%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname has increased, its relative popularity has decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,626 | #19,398 | -4.14% |
| Count | 1,364 | 1,393 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.47 | -7.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jenness
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Jenness surname identified as White, with proportions remaining stable at approximately 95.7% across both years. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 37.27%, albeit from a low base of 1.1% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw small decreases of 2.27% and 26.5% respectively. No individuals with the Jenness surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 95.62% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.51% | 37.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.29% | -2.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.17% | 0.86% | -26.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |