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

Janiga, 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 Janiga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janiga in America

Janiga is the 38155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janiga surname appeared 581 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 Janiga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janiga 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 Janiga

The surname Janiga originates from Slovakia, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have evolved from the Slovakian word "Janiga," which was a diminutive form of the name "Jan," the Slovakian equivalent of "John." This suggests that the surname may have initially designated someone as the son or descendant of a person named Jan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Janiga can be found in the Trencin region of present-day Slovakia, where it appeared in a parish register dating back to the late 1500s. This region, known for its rich agricultural heritage, was likely where the name first gained prominence.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Janiga started appearing in various historical records across Slovakia, including land ownership documents and tax records. This indicates that the name was well-established and associated with families of varying social statuses.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Janiga include Juraj Janiga (1688-1734), a Slovak Catholic priest and theologian who wrote extensively on religious matters. Another prominent figure was Michal Janiga (1765-1825), a Slovak writer and teacher who played a significant role in the development of Slovak literature and education.

In the 19th century, the Janiga surname gained recognition through the works of Jozef Janiga (1831-1899), a Slovak author and journalist who advocated for Slovak cultural and linguistic rights. His contributions to Slovak literature and journalism were instrumental in shaping the national identity of the Slovak people.

Another noteworthy individual was Matej Janiga (1882-1952), a Slovak politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly of Czechoslovakia. He was actively involved in the political movements that led to the formation of an independent Czechoslovak state after World War I.

Jozef Janiga (1892-1963), a Slovak architect, left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Slovakia. He designed several notable buildings, including the Slovak National Theater in Bratislava, which is considered a masterpiece of Slovak architectural heritage.

While the surname Janiga originated in Slovakia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the historical regions of present-day Slovakia, where it has a rich and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janiga

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

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

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