Explore the Family Name Jenschke
The meaning of Jenschke
1. Germanized form (variant of Jentschke) of Sorbian Jenčk: from a pet form of the mainly Upper Sorbian personal name Jenč (see Jentsch 1). 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Janšk (and probably also of some other similar or like-sounding cognate): from a pet form of the personal name Upper Sorbian Janš, Lower Sorbian Jańš, variants of Jenš, Jeńš (see Jensch 1). Some characteristic forenames: German Benno, Erwin, Alois, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Jenschke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jenschke has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Jenschke surname was ranked as the 60,706th most popular name with a count of 310 individuals bearing this last name. By 2010, however, it had dropped to the 65,964th position, representing a decrease of 8.66%. The overall count of individuals named Jenschke also decreased by 3.23% to 300. This decline is further reflected in the drop in proportion per 100k people, falling from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #65,964 | -8.66% |
| Count | 310 | 300 | -3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jenschke
The ethnic identity associated with the Jenschke surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of individuals with the Jenschke surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.13% in 2000 to 95% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0% to 1.67%. The percentage of individuals with the Jenschke surname identifying as 'Two or more races' saw a decrease of 19.66%, falling from 2.90% to 2.33%. No individuals with the Jenschke surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 95% | -1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 2.33% | -19.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |