Explore the Family Name Johanns
The meaning of Johanns
North German: patronymic from the personal name Johann (see John).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Johanns in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Johanns has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,497th in terms of popularity and dropped to 47,107th in 2010, reflecting a change of -5.87%. The count also decreased from 455 in 2000 to 451 in 2010, a decline of approximately 0.88%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 11.76%, going from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #47,107 | -5.87% |
| Count | 455 | 451 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Johanns
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Johanns experienced minor changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 98.24% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.56% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was a new appearance in 2010 with 1.77% identifying as Hispanic, which wasn't recorded in the year 2000. The category for those identifying as two or more races remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 97.56% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |