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

Johanneck, 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 Johanneck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johanneck in America

Johanneck is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johanneck surname appeared 226 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 Johanneck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johanneck 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 Johanneck

The surname Johanneck is of German origin, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Germanic root words "Johann" and "eck," which translates to "John's corner" or "John's edge." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, given to individuals residing near a prominent geographical feature associated with someone named Johann.

One of the earliest references to the Johanneck surname can be found in the records of the town of Nürnberg in Bavaria, Germany, from the late 1500s. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Franconia and Saxony during this period.

In the 17th century, a notable individual bearing the Johanneck surname was Hans Johanneck, a master blacksmith who lived and worked in the city of Dresden, Saxony. His craftsmanship and metalwork were highly regarded, and some of his creations can still be found in museums and private collections today.

During the 18th century, the Johanneck family spread across various regions of Germany, with some members migrating to neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. One such individual was Johann Friedrich Johanneck, a renowned clockmaker born in 1732 in the town of Halle, Saxony-Anhalt. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout Europe.

As the 19th century dawned, the Johanneck surname gained further prominence with the birth of Wilhelm Johanneck in 1818 in the city of Cologne, Prussia. He was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar, known for his contributions to the development of German civil law. His published works and lectures heavily influenced jurisprudence in the region.

Another notable figure with the Johanneck surname was Karl Johanneck, born in 1863 in the town of Eisenach, Thuringia. He was a respected architect and urban planner, responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in cities across Germany, including Berlin and Munich.

Throughout its history, the Johanneck surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Germany, with families carrying this name contributing to various fields, from craftsmanship and horology to law and architecture. While the exact origins of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the German people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johanneck

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

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

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