Explore the Family Name Jenney
The meaning of Jenney
1. English: variant of Jenny. 2. Altered form of German Jenny, or perhaps of Jenne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jenney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Jenney" fell slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it had a rank of 25,221 but dropped to 26,598 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.46%. The total count of this surname also decreased by 0.65%, from 922 individuals in 2000 to 916 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw an 8.82% decline, moving from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #26,598 | -5.46% |
| Count | 922 | 916 | -0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jenney
The ethnic identity associated with the Jenney surname demonstrates a majority White population according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.99% of people with the Jenney surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.96% by 2010. The second most prominent ethnicity was Asian/Pacific Islander, however, its representation within the Jenney surname holders decreased by 29.63% during the same period. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.41% to 1.42%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as two or more races dropped by 17.65%, and there were no recorded individuals with the Jenney surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 95.96% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.42% | 0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0.98% | -17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0.76% | -29.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |