Explore the Family Name Johannesen
The meaning of Johannesen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Johannes (see John). It is rare in Germany. Compare Johnson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Ingard, Iver, Morten, Thora. German Otto, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Johannesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Johannesen has shown a modest increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Johannesen ranked 29,447 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 28,498, marking a 3.22% change. The actual count of people bearing the Johannesen name also grew from 756 in 2000 to 837 in 2010, a noticeable 10.71% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,447 | #28,498 | 3.22% |
| Count | 756 | 837 | 10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Johannesen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Johannesen according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identifies as White, with 96.69% in 2000 and 96.30% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.19% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010, marking an impressive 141.18% change. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.93% in 2000. No Johannesens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.3% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.87% | 141.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |