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

Jenschke, 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 Jenschke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jenschke in America

Jenschke is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jenschke surname appeared 300 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 Jenschke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jenschke 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 Jenschke

The surname Jenschke is of German origin, originating in the eastern regions of Germany and Poland. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Jens," which was a shortened form of the name Johannes, meaning "God is gracious." This name became popular during the Middle Ages and was often used as a given name.

The earliest known record of the surname Jenschke dates back to the 16th century in the former Prussian region of Silesia, which is now part of modern-day Poland and Germany. The name is thought to have emerged as a diminutive or patronymic form, indicating a familial relationship to someone named Jens.

In the late 17th century, the name Jenschke appeared in the records of the town of Zittau, located in the present-day German state of Saxony. One notable individual from this period was Johann Gottfried Jenschke, a prominent merchant and trader who lived from 1652 to 1718.

As the Jenschke family expanded and migrated throughout Central Europe, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Jenszke, Jenschky, and Jentzschke. These variations reflect regional dialects and linguistic influences from different areas.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Jenschke was Hans Jenschke, a farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Tarnów, located in the historical region of Silesia, during the late 15th century.

In the 18th century, the Jenschke name gained prominence with the birth of Wilhelm Jenschke (1737-1804), a respected theologian and philosopher from the town of Breslau, now known as Wrocław in Poland. His works on religious studies and ethics were widely read and influential during his time.

Another notable figure was August Jenschke (1790-1854), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian National Assembly during the revolutions of 1848-1849. He was a vocal advocate for constitutional reforms and civil rights.

In the 19th century, the Jenschke surname spread further across Europe, with some individuals migrating to other parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia.

Throughout its history, the Jenschke surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including farming, trade, theology, law, and politics. While not a widely common name, it has maintained a strong presence in its regions of origin and continues to carry a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jenschke

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

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

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