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

Jehn, 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 Jehn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jehn in America

Jehn is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jehn surname appeared 215 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 Jehn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jehn 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 Jehn

The surname "Jehn" is of German origin, and its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where it was derived from the Old German word "jehen," meaning "to confess" or "to acknowledge."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a medieval collection of documents from Saxony, which mentions a certain "Johannes Jehn" in the year 1376. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the 14th century.

During the 15th century, the surname appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as evidenced by the appearance of various individuals with the name Jehn in historical records from different regions. For instance, a "Hans Jehn" is mentioned in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1487.

In the 16th century, the name Jehn gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Jehn (1516-1582), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and sermons helped to spread the teachings of Martin Luther throughout Germany and beyond.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Johann Friedrich Jehn (1680-1756), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque era. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the organ concerto genre.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Johann Jehn (1724-1798), a German painter and engraver who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in various museums and private collections across Europe.

In the 19th century, the name Jehn continued to be associated with individuals of note, such as Carl Jehn (1825-1899), a German businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the Ruhr region.

Throughout its history, the surname Jehn has also been linked to various place names and locations within Germany, such as the town of Jehna in Saxony, which likely derived its name from the surname itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jehn

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

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

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