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

Jennen, 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 Jennen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jennen in America

Jennen is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jennen surname appeared 256 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 Jennen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jennen 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 Jennen

The surname JENNEN is of German origin, derived from the medieval personal name Jenne, which was a diminutive form of the name Johannes, the German variant of John. The name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Rhineland.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname JENNEN appears in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Wuppertal, located in the Bergisches Land region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, dating back to 1327. In these records, a certain Henrich Jennen is mentioned as a landowner and farmer.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname JENNEN was particularly prevalent in the towns of Solingen, Remscheid, and Wuppertal, all located in the Bergisches Land region. It is likely that the name originated in this area and later spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries.

One notable bearer of the surname JENNEN was Johann Jennen (1525-1591), a German Protestant reformer and theologian from Solingen. He was a prominent figure in the Reformation movement and played a significant role in establishing Protestantism in the region.

Another historical figure with the surname JENNEN was Gerhard Jennen (1692-1768), a German artist and engraver from Wuppertal. He is known for his intricate engravings of landscapes and religious scenes, many of which are preserved in museums and private collections.

In the 19th century, Johannes Jennen (1823-1897), a wealthy industrialist from Remscheid, made significant contributions to the local community by funding the construction of schools and hospitals. His philanthropic efforts earned him a reputation as a prominent citizen of the town.

As the surname JENNEN spread beyond its region of origin, it can be found in various historical records and documents across Germany and neighboring countries. However, it remains relatively uncommon, reflecting its localized origins in the Bergisches Land region.

Throughout its history, the surname JENNEN has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including religious leaders, artists, industrialists, and landowners. While not a widespread surname, it has left a notable imprint in the regions where it originated and has been carried on by generations of families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jennen

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

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

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