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

Jennerjohn, 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 Jennerjohn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jennerjohn in America

Jennerjohn is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jennerjohn surname appeared 219 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 Jennerjohn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jennerjohn 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 Jennerjohn

The surname JENNERJOHN is believed to have originated in England, possibly as early as the 12th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that has since been lost or altered beyond recognition. However, some researchers suggest it may be a variation of the German name "Jennermann," which was a occupational name for a maker of coarse cloth or blankets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JENNERJOHN name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Hertfordshire from 1195, where a William JENNERJOHN is mentioned as a landowner. This provides evidence that the name was already established in England by the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, the JENNERJOHN name appears in several legal documents and manorial records across various counties in England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. This suggests that the family had spread across different regions of the country by this time.

Notable individuals bearing the JENNERJOHN surname include Sir Richard JENNERJOHN (1572-1638), a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament for the City of London. He was knighted by King James I in 1617 for his service to the Crown.

Another significant figure was John JENNERJOHN (1630-1695), a Puritan minister and theologian who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. He was renowned for his scholarly writings on religious matters and was a influential figure in the English Reformation.

In the 18th century, the JENNERJOHN family produced several notable members, including William JENNERJOHN (1715-1792), a respected lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in Ireland from 1772 until his death.

Elizabeth JENNERJOHN (1763-1828) was a pioneering educator and philanthropist who established several schools for underprivileged children in London. She was also a vocal advocate for women's education and played a significant role in advancing educational opportunities for girls during her lifetime.

The JENNERJOHN name also has a presence in literature, with the character of Edmund JENNERJOHN appearing in Charles Dickens' novel "Bleak House" (1853). Although a fictional character, Dickens' use of the surname suggests it was well-known in Victorian England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jennerjohn

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

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

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