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

Jannise, 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 Jannise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jannise in America

Jannise is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jannise surname appeared 248 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 Jannise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jannise 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 Jannise

The surname Jannise originated in France, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "jeannine," which is a feminine form of the name Jean, meaning "God is gracious." The earliest known spelling variations of this surname include Jannise, Jannisse, and Janisse.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Jannise surname can be found in the parish records of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, an island off the west coast of France, in the year 1543. This record documents the baptism of a child named Marie Jannise, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

During the 17th century, the Jannise surname began to appear in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Poitou. It is possible that some bearers of this name may have been among the early French settlers who arrived in Canada, particularly in the region of Quebec, during this period.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Jannise surname was Pierre Jannise (1702-1768), a French merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bordeaux. Records indicate that he was involved in the wine trade and owned several vineyards in the region.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Jean-Baptiste Jannise (1756-1832), a French military officer who served during the French Revolutionary Wars. He achieved the rank of colonel and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his service.

In the 19th century, the Jannise surname can be found in various parts of North America, including Canada and the United States. One example is Françoise Jannise (1819-1891), a French-Canadian woman who settled in Detroit, Michigan, and became known for her work in establishing several Catholic schools and orphanages in the area.

Émile Jannise (1867-1948), a French-Canadian painter and artist, was born in Quebec City and gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits depicting scenes from rural Quebec life.

Throughout its history, the Jannise surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, military officers, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jannise

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

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

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