Find out how popular the last name Jaehn is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Jaehn.

Jaehn, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Jaehn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaehn in America

Jaehn is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaehn surname appeared 184 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Jaehn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaehn to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jaehn

The surname "JAEHN" is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Low German personal name "Jan" or "Johan," which was a shortened form of the biblical name "Johannes" (John).

The name "JAEHN" likely emerged as a variant spelling in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas where Low German dialects were prevalent. This regional influence contributed to the unique spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

Historical records and documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in northern German towns and cities, such as Bremen and Hamburg, contain references to individuals bearing the name "JAEHN" or similar variations like "Jahen" or "Jahn."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 1367 document from the city of Lübeck, which mentions a merchant named Heinrich Jaehn. Another notable figure was Hans Jaehn, a prominent goldsmith who lived in Rostock during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname "JAEHN" appeared in various records and manuscripts across northern Germany, indicating its widespread use during that period. For example, a farmer named Claus Jaehn is mentioned in a land registry from the village of Hohenkirchen, dating back to 1583.

As the name spread across different regions, it also evolved into various spellings and forms, such as "Jähn," "Jahn," and "Jaehn." This diversity of spellings reflects the linguistic variations and regional influences that shaped the surname over time.

Notable individuals who carried the surname "JAEHN" throughout history include:

1. Friedrich Ludwig Jaehn (1788-1863), a German jurist and legal scholar.
2. Gustav Jaehn (1832-1917), a German architect known for his work in Berlin.
3. Otto Jaehn (1865-1936), a German artist and illustrator.
4. Gerd Jaehn (1937-2021), a German composer and musician.
5. Heike Jaehn (born 1962), a former German track and field athlete who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics.

While the surname "JAEHN" has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated or established themselves in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaehn

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Jaehn.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Jaehn was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jaehn has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Jaehn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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