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

Janelle, 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 Janelle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janelle in America

Janelle is the 34110th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janelle surname appeared 666 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 Janelle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janelle 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 Janelle

The surname Janelle is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the French word "janel," which was derived from the Latin word "januarius," meaning "of January." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to someone born in the month of January or associated with that particular month.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Janelle can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres," where it appears as "Janel." This document, which contains records of the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France, provides valuable insights into the historical usage of the name.

During the 14th century, the surname Janelle appeared in various forms, such as "Janelle," "Janel," and "Janelle." These variations were likely due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions. One notable example from this period is Jacques Janelle, a French nobleman who lived in the region of Normandy and was recorded in the "Rôles des Fiefs du Duché de Normandie" in the mid-1300s.

As the centuries progressed, the name Janelle continued to be documented in various regions of France. In the 16th century, records show a merchant named Pierre Janelle who was active in the city of Lyon. Another notable figure was Marguerite Janelle, a French poet and writer who lived in the 17th century and was known for her contributions to the literary scene of her time.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Jean-Baptiste Janelle, a renowned French architect who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice. His legacy is celebrated as one of the most influential architects of the Neoclassical period.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Janelle gained further recognition with the birth of Marie-Alphonse Janelle in 1835. He was a prominent French historian and author, known for his extensive research on the history of Normandy and his contributions to preserving the region's cultural heritage.

Throughout its history, the surname Janelle has maintained a strong presence in France, particularly in regions such as Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France. While it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration, its roots remain firmly grounded in the French cultural and linguistic tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janelle

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

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 Janelle 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 Janelle 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 Janelle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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