2000
#11,242
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,584
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.96
Rare Last name
Jeanpierre
A French surname combining the given name "Jean" and the occupation "Pierre," meaning "stone" or "rock."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,161 Americans carry the last name Jeanpierre. That puts it at #7,157 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.51 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 66,412 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jeanpierre surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
5.2K
1 in 66,412
Census rank
#7,157
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,501 bearers of the surname Jeanpierre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.51 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7157th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeanpierre, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jeanpierre
The surname JEANPIERRE is of French origin, originating in the region of Normandy in northern France. It can be traced back to the 12th century, a combination of the common French first names "Jean" and "Pierre".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is in the village of Tourville-sur-Sienne, where a man named Guillaume Jeanpierre is listed in a census from 1195. The name likely originated as a way to distinguish between individuals with the same first name, using a combination of two popular first names.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various records from the Normandy region, such as tax rolls and land deeds. For example, a Robert Jeanpierre is listed as a landowner in the village of Grestain in 1254.
By the 14th century, the surname had spread to other parts of France, with records showing Jeanpierres in Paris and Lyon. One notable person from this time period was Jacques Jeanpierre, a merchant from Rouen who is mentioned in a trade agreement with England in 1387.
In the 15th century, the name can be found in the records of the French military, with several Jeanpierres serving in the armies of Charles VII and Louis XI during the Hundred Years' War. One such individual was Jean Jeanpierre, a knight from Caen who fought at the Battle of Castillon in 1453.
As the name spread, variations in spelling emerged, including Jeanpierre, Janpierre, and Jeanpiere. In the 16th century, a notable figure was François Jeanpiere, a scholar and theologian from Paris who was involved in the religious debates of the Reformation.
Other notable individuals throughout history include:
- Pierre Jeanpierre (1628-1693), a French explorer and fur trader who helped establish settlements in what is now Canada.
- Marie-Thérèse Jeanpierre (1742-1811), a French novelist and playwright whose works were popular in the late 18th century.
- Louis Jeanpierre (1799-1858), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly during the Second Republic.
- Émile Jeanpierre (1867-1942), a French painter and sculptor known for his Impressionist landscapes and portraits.
- Marguerite Jeanpierre (1891-1972), a French resistance fighter during World War II who received the Croix de Guerre for her actions against the German occupation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jeanpierre
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeanpierre, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Jeanpierre bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jeanpierre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American89.6% · 4,031
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 201
- Two or more races3.0% · 134
- White2.3% · 102
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 33
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jeanpierre
Jeanpierre appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#8,305
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,990
+1,406 bearers (+54.4%)
Per 100,000 1.35
Rank movement Up 2,937 places
2020
#7,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,501
+511 bearers (+12.8%)
Per 100,000 1.51
Rank movement Up 1,148 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,242 | 2,584 | 0.96 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,305 | 3,990 | 1.35 | +1,406 bearers (+54.4%) | Up 2,937 places |
| 2020 | #7,157 | 4,501 | 1.51 | +511 bearers (+12.8%) | Up 1,148 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jeanpierre surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,305 | #7,157 | 13.8% |
| Count | 3,990 | 4,501 | 12.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.35 | 1.51 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jeanpierre bearers went from 3,990 to 4,501 (+12.8% change). The surname moved up 1,148 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,305 to #7,157.
FAQ
Jeanpierre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jeanpierre?
Name Census estimates that about 5,161 living Americans carry the surname Jeanpierre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 66,412 residents.
How common is Jeanpierre?
Jeanpierre ranks #7,157 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.51 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,501 people with the surname Jeanpierre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,161), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.51 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.51 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Jeanpierre.
Has Jeanpierre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jeanpierre went from 3,990 recorded bearers to 4,501. That is an increase of 511 (+12.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #8,305 to #7,157.
What does the Census say about the background of Jeanpierre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jeanpierre, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jeanpierre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (4,031 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jeanpierre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (89.6%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jeanpierre (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jeanpierre mean?
A French surname combining the given name "Jean" and the occupation "Pierre," meaning "stone" or "rock." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jeanpierre (1.51 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Jeanpierre?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Jeanpierre on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.