Explore the Family Name Jennett
The meaning of Jennett
1. Americanized form of French Jenneret (see Jenerette). 2. English (Yorkshire): variant of Janet. Compare Jeanette 2. 3. Possibly also American French: variant of Jennette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jennett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jennett decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 27,439 in 2000 to 32,079 in 2010, reflecting a change of -16.91%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with this surname fell from 827 in 2000 to 719 in 2010, marking a decrease of -13.06%. Consequently, the proportion of Jennett per 100k people also declined from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, a decrease of -22.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #32,079 | -16.91% |
| Count | 827 | 719 | -13.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.24 | -22.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jennett
The ethnicity associated with the surname Jennett showed some changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010, a rise of 42.04%. The proportion identifying as White decreased slightly from 80.77% to 78.16%, a change of -3.23%. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase from 1.57% to 4.03%, a rise of 156.69%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a small decrease from 15.84% to 14.60%, a change of -7.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.77% | 78.16% | -3.23% |
| Black | 15.84% | 14.6% | -7.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 4.03% | 156.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.23% | 42.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |