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

Jenco, 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 Jenco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jenco in America

Jenco is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jenco surname appeared 216 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 Jenco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jenco 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 Jenco

The surname JENCO has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old English word meaning "young" or "youthful". The name likely referred to someone who was young or had a youthful appearance.

During the medieval period, the name JENCO was found primarily in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appear in parish records and tax rolls from these regions.

In the late 14th century, a Johannes Jenco was mentioned in the court rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. This is one of the earliest known historical references to the name.

The name JENCO also appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England compiled in 1086. While the spelling may have varied slightly, entries such as "Gencus" and "Jencus" are believed to be early forms of the modern JENCO surname.

Over time, the name evolved through various spellings, including Jencoe, Jencow, and Jenco. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

One notable figure associated with the name JENCO was Sir William Jenco (1524-1602), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Lincolnshire. He played a role in the English Reformation and was known for his staunch Protestantism.

Another individual of note was Robert Jenco (1678-1743), a merchant and philanthropist from Yorkshire. He made significant contributions to the development of his local community and left a lasting legacy through his charitable works.

In the 18th century, a branch of the JENCO family migrated to the American colonies, where they settled in Virginia. One of their descendants, James Jenco (1792-1867), became a successful farmer and landowner in the Shenandoah Valley region.

The name JENCO also gained recognition in the literary world with the author and poet Emily Jenco (1830-1892). Born in Lincolnshire, she is best known for her collection of romantic poetry and her vivid descriptions of the English countryside.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Sir Alfred Jenco (1879-1961) made a name for himself as a pioneering industrialist and engineer. His innovations in manufacturing processes and machinery significantly contributed to the development of the British industrial sector.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jenco

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

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

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