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

Jennewein, 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 Jennewein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jennewein in America

Jennewein is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jennewein surname appeared 291 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 Jennewein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jennewein 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 Jennewein

The surname Jennewein has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the German words "Jenne" and "Wein," which together translate to "John's vineyard" or "John's wine." This suggests that the name may have originated with a family or individual involved in winemaking or grape cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jennewein can be found in the Bavarian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where it appears in a tax register from the 14th century. This indicates that the name was already well-established in this region by that time.

In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent German theologian named Johannes Jennewein (1510-1559), who was a supporter of the Protestant Reformation and worked closely with Martin Luther. His writings and sermons were influential in spreading the Reformation's ideas throughout Germany.

Another notable figure with the surname Jennewein was the 18th-century German artist Johann Christoph Jennewein (1717-1781), who was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptural works. His pieces can still be found in churches and museums across southern Germany and Austria.

In the 19th century, a man named Wilhelm Jennewein (1832-1907) made significant contributions to the field of forestry and forest management in Germany. He authored several books on the subject and helped establish sustainable practices that are still used today.

The name Jennewein can also be traced to the town of Weinstadt, located near Stuttgart, Germany. Historical records suggest that some families with this surname may have originated from this area, which was known for its vineyards and winemaking traditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States comes from the late 18th century, when a German immigrant named Johann Jennewein settled in Pennsylvania. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the country, contributing to the spread of the name throughout North America.

Over time, the surname Jennewein has undergone some variations in spelling, including Jenewein, Genewein, and Jennewine, among others. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the winemaking traditions of southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jennewein

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

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

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