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

Janisch, 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 Janisch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janisch in America

Janisch is the 21260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janisch surname appeared 1,233 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 Janisch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janisch 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 Janisch

The surname JANISCH is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the personal name "Janes" or "Janis," which was a diminutive form of the name Johannes (John). The name JANISCH was likely derived from this personal name and was initially used as a patronymic surname, indicating the bearer's paternal lineage.

In the early records, the name was often spelled with variations such as Janisch, Janesch, and Janischem. These variations reflect the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in German church records and town registers from the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the JANISCH surname was Hans Janisch, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg, born in 1567. Another notable figure was Johann Janisch, a prominent theologian and author born in Saxony in 1623. His influential work, "Tractatus de Gratia Divina," was widely studied in theological circles of the time.

During the 18th century, the JANISCH surname gained prominence in various regions of Germany. Gottfried Janisch, a celebrated composer and organist, was born in Leipzig in 1712. His compositions for the organ were highly regarded and performed in churches throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the name JANISCH spread across German-speaking territories. One notable bearer was Karl Janisch, a pioneering geologist born in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic) in 1807. His contributions to the study of rock formations and mineral deposits were significant, and he was recognized by the Royal Geological Society of London.

Another prominent figure from this period was Friedrich Janisch, a renowned philosopher and educator born in Saxony in 1825. His works on ethics and educational philosophy were widely read and influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.

Throughout its history, the surname JANISCH has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artisans to academics and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to the 16th century in Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to their respective fields and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janisch

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

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

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