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

Jeane, 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 Jeane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jeane in America

Jeane is the 44500th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jeane surname appeared 483 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 Jeane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jeane 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 Jeane

The surname "JEANE" is believed to have originated in France, where it first appeared in the early 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "Jean," which in turn comes from the Latin name "Johannes," meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Jehan." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, served as a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the name "JEANE" was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany. It is believed that many individuals bearing this surname migrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean de Joinville (c. 1225-1317) wrote a celebrated biography of King Louis IX of France, known as the "Life of Saint Louis." This work is considered one of the earliest examples of French prose and has greatly contributed to our understanding of medieval French society.

Another prominent individual with the surname "JEANE" was Jean Froissart (c. 1337-c. 1405), a renowned French chronicler and poet. His Chronicles, which document the events of the Hundred Years' War between England and France, are regarded as invaluable historical sources from the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name "JEANE" was also associated with Joan of Arc (c. 1412-1431), the famous French heroine and Catholic saint. Her original surname was spelled "Jeanne d'Arc" in French, but the English translation of her name became "Joan."

As the surname "JEANE" spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and variations, such as "Jeans," "Jeanes," and "Jene." These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences.

While the surname "JEANE" has its roots in France, it has since become widespread across many countries and cultures, with notable bearers of the name contributing to various fields, including literature, history, and religious traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jeane

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

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

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