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

Jenerette, 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 Jenerette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jenerette in America

Jenerette is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jenerette surname appeared 323 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 Jenerette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jenerette 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 Jenerette

The surname Jenerette has its origins in France, specifically in the southern region of Provence. It dates back to the 13th century and is believed to be derived from the Old French word "genestrière," which translates to "broom field" or "place where broom plants grow." This connection suggests that the name might have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or worked in an area abundant with broom plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a manuscript from 1289, which mentions a certain "Guilhem de la Genestrière" from the village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. This village was known for its broom fields, further reinforcing the link between the name and its botanical origins.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Genestrière," "Genestière," and "Genestrière." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. It is worth noting that the name Jenerette is a later anglicized version of the original French surname.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing this surname was Pierre Jenerette (1505-1572), a renowned poet and playwright from Avignon. His works, which celebrated the beauty of Provence and its landscapes, were highly regarded in literary circles of the time.

Another prominent individual was Jacques Jenerette (1628-1701), a merchant and landowner from Marseille. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the city's maritime trade and was known for his philanthropic endeavors.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition through Marie-Thérèse Jenerette (1754-1832), a skilled embroiderer and textile artist from Aix-en-Provence. Her intricate works were highly sought after by the nobility and can still be found in various museums across France.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname in the New World can be traced back to Jean-Baptiste Jenerette (1722-1798), a French colonist who settled in Louisiana in the mid-1700s. He established a successful plantation and became a prominent figure in the local community.

As the name spread throughout different regions and countries, it underwent further variations in spelling, such as Jenerett, Jeneret, and Generett. However, the core meaning and connection to the broom plant remained consistent across these variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jenerette

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

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

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