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

Jankovic, 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 Jankovic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jankovic in America

Jankovic is the 32123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jankovic surname appeared 718 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 Jankovic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jankovic 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 Jankovic

The surname Jankovic originated in the Balkan region, particularly in Serbia and Croatia. It is a patronymic name derived from the Slavic given name Janko, a diminutive form of the name Jan or John. The name Janko has its roots in the Greek name Ioannes, which means "Yahweh is gracious."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jankovic can be traced back to the 14th century in medieval Serbian and Croatian records. It was commonly found in regions such as Vojvodina, Montenegro, and parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name was also prevalent among Serbs living in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Jankovic was Jovan Jankovic, a Serbian nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He played a significant role in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, where Serbian forces clashed with the Ottoman Empire.

In the 16th century, the Jankovic family held significant influence in the Venetian-controlled region of Dalmatia. Nikola Jankovic, a prominent merchant and diplomat from Dubrovnik, was actively involved in trade relations between the Republic of Venice and the Ottoman Empire.

During the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Jankovic gained recognition in various fields. Sava Jankovic (1837-1899) was a Serbian writer and educator who played a crucial role in the development of modern Serbian literature. Mihailo Jankovic (1828-1899) was a Serbian painter and one of the pioneers of Serbian Realist painting.

Another notable figure was Milica Jankovic (1881-1939), a Serbian women's rights activist and one of the first female lawyers in Serbia. She fought tirelessly for women's suffrage and contributed significantly to advancing women's rights in the region.

In the 20th century, the Jankovic surname continued to be associated with prominent individuals. Milos Jankovic (1938-2014) was a Serbian writer and playwright whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the surname Jankovic, which has its roots in the Slavic cultures of the Balkan region and has produced numerous notable figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jankovic

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

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

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