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

Janner, 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 Janner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janner in America

Janner is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janner surname appeared 182 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 Janner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janner 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 Janner

The surname "JANNER" is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the medieval English occupational surname "Janer," which referred to a door-keeper or janitor. This name likely derived from the Old French word "janier," which means "door-keeper" or "gatekeeper."

In the early days, the surname was often spelled as "Janer," "Janere," or "Janour." It was primarily concentrated in the counties of Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall in South West England. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a person named "William le Janur" is mentioned.

The surname gained prominence in the 14th century, particularly in Somerset. In the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327, there are several references to individuals with the surname "Janer" or "Janere" living in the county. One notable example is John Janer, who was listed as a resident of Taunton, Somerset, in the same year.

As time passed, the surname evolved into its current spelling of "JANNER." This variation can be found in various historical records from the 15th century onwards. In the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1523, a certain Thomas Janner is recorded as living in the village of Milverton.

The surname "JANNER" has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Sir John Janner, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 16th century. He was born in 1548 and served as the High Sheriff of Somerset in 1592.

In the 17th century, a certain Henry Janner (1634-1702) gained recognition as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He was involved in the cloth trade and owned significant property in the area.

Moving into the 18th century, we find James Janner (1721-1790), a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker from Somerset. His timekeeping devices were highly sought after and can still be found in various museums and private collections today.

In the 19th century, the name "JANNER" gained further prominence with Charles Janner (1818-1894), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Devon. He made his fortune in the shipping industry and was known for his charitable contributions to various causes in the region.

Another noteworthy individual was Sir Barnett Janner (1892-1982), a British politician and lawyer. He served as a Member of Parliament for Leicester West from 1945 to 1970 and was a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the surname "JANNER" throughout history, representing its rich heritage and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janner

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

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

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