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

Janda, 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 Janda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janda in America

Janda is the 11799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janda surname appeared 2,654 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Janda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janda 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 Janda

The surname Janda is of Czech origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages in the region that is now the Czech Republic. The name is derived from the Czech word "janda," which means "jackdaw" or "daw," a type of small black crow. This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with this bird.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Janda can be found in the ancient Czech manuscripts known as the "Registry of Subjects of the Bohemian Crown" from the 14th century. This document, which recorded names and details of individuals across various regions, includes several entries for individuals bearing the surname Janda.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jan Janda is mentioned in historical records as a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Kutná Hora, which was a major center of trade and mining during that era. His legacy is still recognized in the region, with a street named after him in the town's historic center.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Janda began to spread beyond its Czech origins, appearing in records and documents across Central Europe, particularly in areas with strong ties to the Kingdom of Bohemia, such as parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Poland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of the Czech lands can be found in the "Leibitzer Codex," a collection of legal documents from the town of Leibitz (now Lubice, Poland) dating back to the early 17th century. This document mentions a certain Matej Janda, who was involved in a land dispute with another local resident.

In the 18th century, the surname Janda gained further recognition with the birth of Josef Janda (1730-1799), a renowned Czech sculptor and woodcarver who created intricate works for churches and nobility across Bohemia and beyond. His most famous creations include the ornate wooden altars and pulpits in the Church of St. James in Prague's Old Town.

As the Janda surname spread and became more prevalent, it also gave rise to various place names and derivatives. For example, the village of Jandova Ves in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic is believed to have been named after an early settler or landowner with the surname Janda.

Throughout history, the Janda surname has been associated with notable individuals across various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. Some examples include the Czech composer Ludvík Janda (1876-1957), the Polish politician and diplomat Jan Janda (1920-2006), and the Czech physicist and academic Jaroslav Janda (1939-2021).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janda

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

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

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