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

Janco, 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 Janco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janco in America

Janco is the 49268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janco surname appeared 427 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 Janco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janco 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 Janco

The surname JANCO is of Slovak origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of central and eastern Slovakia, particularly around the towns of Žilina and Prešov. The name is thought to be derived from the Slovak word "jančár," which means "yeoman" or "guard."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JANCO can be found in a document from the year 1295, which mentions a man named Janek Janco. This document was part of the archives of the Orava Castle in northern Slovakia. The name also appears in various other historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries, such as tax rolls and land deeds, indicating that it was a relatively common surname in the region at the time.

In the 16th century, the name JANCO began to spread beyond Slovakia to other parts of Central Europe, including Poland, Hungary, and Austria. This was likely due to migration patterns and the movement of people during that period. One notable bearer of the name from this time was Jan Janco, a Czech artist and architect who lived from 1492 to 1556 and was known for his work on various churches and castles in Bohemia.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name JANCO continued to appear in various records across Central Europe. One prominent individual with this surname was Matej Janco, a Slovak writer and philosopher who lived from 1672 to 1738. His work helped to shape the literary and intellectual landscape of the region during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the JANCO surname gained wider recognition due to several notable figures. One of them was Pavol Janco, a Slovak politician and journalist who lived from 1823 to 1876 and played a significant role in the Slovak national revival movement. Another was Jozef Janco, a Slovak painter and graphic artist who lived from 1856 to 1917 and was known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement.

As the 20th century dawned, the JANCO surname continued to be associated with notable individuals in various fields. One such figure was Stanislav Janco, a Slovak-Romanian artist and architect who lived from 1892 to 1978 and was a founding member of the avant-garde movement known as Dada. Another was Juraj Janco, a Slovak musician and composer who lived from 1910 to 1988 and was renowned for his work in classical and film music.

Throughout its history, the surname JANCO has maintained a strong connection to its Slovak roots, even as it has spread to other parts of the world. While its origins can be traced back to the 13th century, the name continues to be carried by individuals of Slovak descent, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janco

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

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

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