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

Jankiewicz, 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 Jankiewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jankiewicz in America

Jankiewicz is the 43732nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jankiewicz surname appeared 493 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 Jankiewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jankiewicz 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 Jankiewicz

The surname Jankiewicz is of Polish origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish personal name Janek, a diminutive of Jan (John). The suffix "-icz" or "-owicz" was commonly added to Polish surnames to indicate parentage or descent.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jankiewicz surname can be traced back to the 15th century in historical documents and records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Similar spellings of the name, such as Jankowicz or Jankowycz, were also present in these early records.

One notable individual with the surname Jankiewicz was Jakub Jankiewicz, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the defense of the city of Gdansk during the Polish-Teutonic War in the 1520s.

Another historical figure bearing this surname was Stanislaw Jankiewicz, a Polish Catholic priest and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his contributions to theological studies and his writings on religious topics.

In the 18th century, there was Franciszek Jankiewicz, a Polish artist renowned for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures adorning churches and cathedrals throughout Poland.

The Jankiewicz surname also had a presence in the 19th century, with notable individuals such as Jan Jankiewicz, a Polish poet and writer born in 1835. His works often explored themes of patriotism and national identity during a period of political turmoil in Poland.

Another individual of note was Maria Jankiewicz, a Polish educator and women's rights advocate who lived in the late 19th century. She established several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote greater educational opportunities for women in Poland.

While the Jankiewicz surname originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the medieval period in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jankiewicz

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

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

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