2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jenuwine
German surname potentially meaning "from Genoa" or "real, genuine".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Jenuwine. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jenuwine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Jenuwine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jenuwine, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jenuwine
The surname JENUWINE has its origins in the Old English language, with roots that can be traced back to the 8th century. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Kent, England, where it was first recorded as "Ienuwine" in local parish records.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ienuwine of Canterbury, a monk who lived in the late 9th century and is mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. This historical document, which chronicled the history of the Anglo-Saxons, provides valuable insights into the early usage of the name.
The name JENUWINE is thought to have derived from the Old English words "ienog" meaning "enough" and "wine" meaning "friend" or "companion." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered a reliable and trustworthy friend or companion.
During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, the name underwent some variations in spelling, with records showing forms such as "Jenewyne" and "Jenewine." This was a common occurrence as scribes adapted names to their own spelling conventions.
One notable individual bearing the surname JENUWINE was William Jenewyne, a landowner in Somerset, England, who is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property values commissioned by William the Conqueror.
In the 13th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals named JENUWINE residing in places such as Yorkshire and Suffolk. One example is Roger Jenuwine, a merchant from York who was involved in trade with the Hanseatic League in the late 1200s.
The 14th century saw the emergence of the spelling "Jenuwine" in various legal documents and records. During this period, John Jenuwine, a wealthy landowner from Essex, England, made significant contributions to the construction of a local church, which still bears his name.
In the 16th century, the name JENUWINE was also found in Scotland, where it was sometimes anglicized as "Jenwin" or "Jenven." One notable bearer of the name from this era was Robert Jenuwine, a Scottish scholar and theologian who studied at the University of St. Andrews in the late 1500s.
Throughout history, the surname JENUWINE has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, trade, and academia. While not a particularly common name, it has been carried by individuals across different walks of life and continues to be found in various parts of the English-speaking world today.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jenuwine
Among Census respondents with the surname Jenuwine, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Jenuwine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jenuwine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 115
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jenuwine
Jenuwine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
+21 bearers (+17.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 8,302 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-21 bearers (-15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,724 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | +21 bearers (+17.6%) | Up 8,302 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.0%) | Down 19,724 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jenuwine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,064 | #142,788 | -16.0% |
| Count | 140 | 119 | -15.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jenuwine bearers went from 140 to 119 (-15.0% change). The surname moved down 19,724 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #142,788.
FAQ
Jenuwine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jenuwine?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Jenuwine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Jenuwine?
Jenuwine ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Jenuwine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jenuwine.
Has Jenuwine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jenuwine went from 140 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 21 (-15.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,064 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Jenuwine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jenuwine, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jenuwine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jenuwine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Two or More Races (2.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jenuwine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jenuwine mean?
German surname potentially meaning "from Genoa" or "real, genuine". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jenuwine (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Jenuwine?
Want to know how many people have the last name Jenuwine? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.