Explore the Family Name Jenning
The meaning of Jenning
1. German: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Johann(es) (see John). 2. English and Scottish: from the Middle English personal name Jenin, Janin, pet forms of John, with -in altered to -ing.
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How common is the last name Jenning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jenning saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,194th in popularity and dropped to 31,285th by 2010, indicating a change of -10.96%. The count also declined from 799 to 741, marking a decrease of 7.26%. As for the proportion per 100k, there was a 16.67% drop from 0.3 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,194 | #31,285 | -10.96% |
| Count | 799 | 741 | -7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jenning
For the ethnic identity associated with the Jenning surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010, those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a small increase of 2.4%. Individuals who identified as White increased from 49.19% to 52.50%, a change of 6.73%. The Hispanic community within the Jenning surname grew significantly by 72.8%, though they still represent a smaller portion of the total. However, those identified as Black decreased from 46.06% to 41.03%, reflecting a reduction of 10.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.19% | 52.5% | 6.73% |
| Black | 46.06% | 41.03% | -10.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 2.56% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.16% | 72.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |