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

Janovich, 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 Janovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janovich in America

Janovich is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janovich surname appeared 237 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 Janovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janovich 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 Janovich

The surname Janovich is of Croatian origin and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dalmatian region of present-day Croatia, which was under the rule of the Venetian Republic at the time. The name is derived from the given name "Jano," a Dalmatian variant of the name John.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Janovich can be found in the 1524 census records of the city of Dubrovnik, which was a thriving maritime republic at the time. The name appears as "Janovych," with the "-ych" suffix indicating patronymic lineage, meaning "son of Jano."

In the 17th century, the name Janovich began to appear in various historical documents and records throughout the Venetian-controlled regions of Dalmatia. One notable individual bearing this surname was Petar Janovich, a merchant and ship owner from the island of Hvar, who was born in 1635 and played a significant role in the maritime trade between the Adriatic and Mediterranean regions.

As the centuries passed, the Janovich surname spread beyond the borders of Croatia, with individuals bearing this name found in neighboring countries such as Italy, Austria, and Slovenia. In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Mihovil Janovich (1815-1892) emerged as a respected writer and politician in the city of Rijeka, which was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time.

Another individual of note was Stjepan Janovich (1828-1901), a Croatian composer and musician who was renowned for his contributions to the development of traditional Dalmatian folk music. His compositions and arrangements were widely performed throughout the region and helped preserve the cultural heritage of the area.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals bearing the Janovich surname was Miroslav Janovich (1920-2001), a renowned Croatian sculptor and artist whose works can be found in various galleries and public spaces throughout Europe.

It is worth noting that while the Janovich surname has its roots in Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and assimilation into different cultures. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the rich historical tapestry of the Dalmatian region and its connection to the Venetian Republic in the 16th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janovich

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

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

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