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

Janeczek, 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 Janeczek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janeczek in America

Janeczek is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janeczek surname appeared 325 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 Janeczek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janeczek 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 Janeczek

The surname Janeczek has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged during the early medieval period around the 12th century. It is derived from the Polish personal name "Jan," which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The diminutive suffix "-eczek" was commonly added to Polish names during this time, indicating a small or endearing form of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Janeczek surname can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Krakow, where a certain "Piotr Janeczek" is mentioned as a local tradesman. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that point.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jan Janeczek (1520-1587) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and metalworker in the city of Warsaw. His artisanal creations, including intricate clocks and jewelry, were highly sought after by the Polish nobility and are still housed in various museums throughout the country.

Another prominent individual bearing the Janeczek surname was Stanislaw Janeczek (1676-1730), a Catholic priest and scholar who authored several influential theological texts during the Baroque period. His treatise "De Sancta Trinitate" (On the Holy Trinity) was widely circulated among European universities and helped shape the discourse on the doctrine of the Trinity.

The 19th century saw the rise of Wladyslaw Janeczek (1829-1906), a revered painter and art educator who played a significant role in the development of the Polish Realist movement. His works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, are now considered masterpieces of Polish art and can be found in major galleries across the country.

In more recent times, Zofia Janeczek (1915-2008) made her mark as a renowned poet and literary critic, celebrated for her lyrical explorations of human emotions and the natural world. Her critically acclaimed collection "Wiersze" (Poems) earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Polish National Literature Prize.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the Janeczek surname throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and cultural significance within Poland and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janeczek

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

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

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