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

Janas, 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 Janas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janas in America

Janas is the 26534th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janas surname appeared 919 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 Janas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janas 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 Janas

The surname Janas has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "jan," which means "John" or "gift from God." This name was likely given to individuals who were born on St. John's Day or had some connection to the saint.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Janas surname can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of court records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where a certain Jan Janas was mentioned in 1456. Another early reference is found in the Metryka Koronna, a register of official documents from the Kingdom of Poland, where a Jakub Janas was listed in 1487.

The Janas surname has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as Janasowo or Janasówka, which could have influenced the development of the surname. Additionally, variations in spelling, like Janaś or Janasz, were common in historical records.

Notable individuals with the Janas surname include Józef Janas (1834-1909), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes. There was also Jan Janas (1920-1996), a Polish sculptor and ceramist, whose works can be found in numerous galleries and museums across Europe.

Other historical figures bearing this surname include:

1. Franciszek Janas (1881-1956), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) during the interwar period.
2. Michał Janas (1891-1968), a Polish military officer who served in World War I and later became a colonel in the Polish Army.
3. Stanisław Janas (1909-1986), a Polish writer and journalist known for his works on history and culture.
4. Tadeusz Janas (1882-1942), a Polish engineer and inventor who held several patents for various mechanical devices.
5. Wacław Janas (1912-1983), a Polish artist and painter recognized for his landscape and still-life works.

While the Janas surname may not have been as widely documented as some other Polish names, it has left a notable imprint throughout the country's history, with individuals from various professions and backgrounds contributing to its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janas

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

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

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