2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jankura
A surname of Czech origin, possibly derived from the word "Janko" meaning "little John".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Jankura. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jankura surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Jankura in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jankura, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jankura
The surname Jankura has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which was historically a part of the Kingdom of Bohemia and is now located in the western part of the modern-day Czech Republic.
The name Jankura is thought to be derived from the Czech word "jankura," which means "a small, twisted piece of wood." This suggests that the surname may have initially been used to identify someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a woodcarver.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jankura can be found in the Veleslavín Bible, a Czech translation of the Bible from the late 16th century. The name is mentioned in the book of Numbers, where it is spelled "Jankura."
In the 17th century, the name Jankura appears in several historical records from the region of Bohemia. For instance, a man named Jan Jankura is listed as a resident of the town of Kutná Hora in 1638.
During the 18th century, the name Jankura continued to be prominent in various parts of Bohemia. One notable person with this surname was Václav Jankura (1726-1798), a Czech composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the Church of St. James in Prague.
In the 19th century, the Jankura surname spread beyond the borders of Bohemia and the Czech lands. For example, a man named Josef Jankura (1837-1912) was a Czech-born painter who spent much of his career working in Vienna, Austria.
Another individual with the surname Jankura who achieved recognition was Alois Jankura (1855-1923), a Czech architect and engineer who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Prague, including the National Museum and the Rudolfinum concert hall.
As the centuries progressed, the Jankura name continued to be found throughout various parts of the Czech Republic and neighboring regions, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields, such as art, music, and architecture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jankura
Among Census respondents with the surname Jankura, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Jankura bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jankura surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 109
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jankura
Jankura appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+12 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,370 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-18 bearers (-13.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,508 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 1,370 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-13.5%) | Down 17,508 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jankura surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,249 | #145,757 | -13.7% |
| Count | 133 | 115 | -13.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jankura bearers went from 133 to 115 (-13.5% change). The surname moved down 17,508 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #145,757.
FAQ
Jankura surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jankura?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Jankura. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Jankura?
Jankura ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Jankura. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jankura.
Has Jankura become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jankura went from 133 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 18 (-13.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Jankura?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jankura, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jankura in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jankura appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jankura (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jankura mean?
A surname of Czech origin, possibly derived from the word "Janko" meaning "little John". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jankura (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Jankura?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.