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

Janick, 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 Janick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janick in America

Janick is the 50659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janick surname appeared 412 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 Janick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janick 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 Janick

The surname Janick has its origins in Poland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish name Janik, a diminutive form of the name Jan, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name Janik was likely a nickname given to someone named Jan, and over time, it evolved into the surname Janick.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Janick can be found in the parish records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Stanislaw Janick was mentioned in 1579. This record suggests that the surname was already established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the town of Gdansk (formerly known as Danzig), where a merchant named Jan Janick was listed as a prominent member of the local trade guild in 1642. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Poland and was associated with various occupations.

The 18th century saw the birth of one of the most famous individuals with the surname Janick, Franciszek Janick (1725-1807), a renowned Polish painter known for his religious artwork. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Poland.

Another notable figure was Stanislaw Janick (1818-1897), a Polish philosopher and author who wrote extensively on the concept of nationalism and its role in shaping the modern world. His writings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 19th century, the Janick surname began to appear in other parts of Europe as Polish immigrants settled in countries like Germany and France. One such individual was Josef Janick (1854-1932), a German-born painter of Polish descent who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits.

As the 20th century dawned, the Janick surname continued to spread globally, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields. One such person was Andrzej Janick (1911-1987), a Polish-born American engineer who made significant contributions to the development of rocket technology during the Space Race.

Throughout its history, the surname Janick has been associated with various professions, from artists and intellectuals to merchants and engineers. Its Polish roots and the diminutive form from which it originated have contributed to its unique character and enduring presence across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janick

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

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

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