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

Janci, 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 Janci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janci in America

Janci is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janci surname appeared 126 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 Janci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janci 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 Janci

The surname Janci originated in the Czech Republic during the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "janc", which translates to "young man" or "lad". The name was likely used as a descriptive nickname for a young male individual before it became an established surname.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Janci can be traced back to the region of Bohemia, which was part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. In the 14th century, the name appeared in several historical documents and records, including tax rolls and parish registers. One notable mention was in the Codex Gigas, a medieval manuscript from the early 13th century, which listed a person named "Jancius de Prag" (Janci of Prague).

In the 15th century, the surname Janci was found in various parts of Central Europe, particularly in what is now the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and parts of Germany. During this period, variations in spelling were common, with the name appearing as Janczy, Janczi, and Jantzi, among others.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Janci was Jan Janci, a Czech mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1435 to 1512. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was known for his accurate calculations of lunar and solar eclipses.

Another notable figure was Petr Janci (1572-1621), a Czech Baroque painter and engraver. He was renowned for his religious paintings and worked extensively in churches and monasteries throughout Bohemia.

In the 17th century, the name Janci was associated with a prominent Czech family that owned vast estates in the region of Moravia. One member, Vaclav Janci (1618-1678), was a respected jurist and served as a legal advisor to the Holy Roman Emperor.

During the 18th century, the surname Janci spread further across Central Europe, with individuals bearing the name found in areas such as Silesia (now part of Poland) and parts of modern-day Germany. One notable figure from this period was Johann Janci (1732-1805), a German composer and organist who made significant contributions to sacred music.

Another individual of historical significance was Anna Janci (1802-1876), a Czech feminist and activist who advocated for women's rights and educational reforms in the 19th century. She was one of the pioneers of the Czech women's movement and worked tirelessly to improve the status of women in society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janci

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

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

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