2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Janevski
A Macedonian surname derived from the given name "Jane" or "Ivan".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Janevski. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Janevski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Janevski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Janevski, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Janevski
The surname Janevski originated in the Balkans, specifically in the region of Macedonia. It can be traced back to the late 15th century, when the area was under Ottoman rule. The name is derived from the Slavic root "Jan," which is a variant of the name John.
Janevski is a patronymic surname, meaning it was initially formed by adding the possessive suffix "-ski" to the name of the father or ancestor. This practice was common in Slavic cultures, and it helped distinguish families and lineages. The earliest known records of the name Janevski can be found in Ottoman tax registers and census documents from the 16th and 17th centuries.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Janevski was Dimitar Janevski, a merchant and trader who lived in the city of Bitola (then known as Monastir) in the late 16th century. His name appears in several commercial records from that period, indicating his involvement in the lucrative trade routes that passed through the region.
In the 19th century, the name Janevski gained prominence with the rise of the Macedonian national movement. Kosta Janevski (1828-1889) was a prominent educator and writer who played a significant role in the development of the Macedonian literary language and the promotion of Macedonian cultural identity.
Another notable figure was Aleksandar Janevski (1868-1944), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Serbian Parliament and advocated for the rights of Macedonians within the Kingdom of Serbia. His son, Vladimir Janevski (1894-1964), was a renowned painter and art professor who contributed greatly to the development of modern Macedonian art.
In the 20th century, Dragoslav Janevski (1914-1997) was a celebrated Macedonian composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the country's classical music scene. His works often drew inspiration from traditional Macedonian folk melodies and rhythms.
The name Janevski can also be found in other parts of the Balkans, particularly in neighboring countries like Serbia, Bulgaria, and Greece, due to migration and intermarriage between communities. However, its roots can be firmly traced back to the Macedonian region and its rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Janevski
Among Census respondents with the surname Janevski, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Janevski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Janevski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 116
Timeline
Historical Census data for Janevski
Janevski appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+15 bearers (+14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,684 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.9%) | Up 14,684 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Janevski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #145,028 | 9.2% |
| Count | 101 | 116 | 14.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 29.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Janevski bearers went from 101 to 116 (+14.9% change). The surname moved up 14,684 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #145,028.
FAQ
Janevski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Janevski?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Janevski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Janevski?
Janevski ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Janevski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Janevski.
Has Janevski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Janevski went from 101 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 15 (+14.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Janevski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Janevski, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Janevski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (116 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Janevski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Janevski (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Janevski mean?
A Macedonian surname derived from the given name "Jane" or "Ivan". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Janevski (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Janevski?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Janevski, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.