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

Janulewicz, 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 Janulewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Janulewicz in America

Janulewicz is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Janulewicz surname appeared 225 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 Janulewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Janulewicz 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 Janulewicz

The surname Janulewicz has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "janulewicz," which means "son of Janul." Janul was a diminutive form of the name Jan, which was a popular Polish name derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."

The earliest recorded instance of the Janulewicz surname dates back to 1492, when it appeared in the records of the town of Krakow. It is likely that the name originated in this region or the surrounding areas of southern Poland. In the early years, the name was sometimes spelled differently, such as Janulowicz or Janulewic, due to variations in local dialects and spelling conventions.

One notable mention of the Janulewicz name can be found in the chronicles of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from the 16th century. These records document a Janulewicz family that held land and nobility in the region of Galicia, which was then part of the Commonwealth. The family's coat of arms, depicting a white unicorn on a blue field, is also described in these chronicles.

In the 17th century, a Janulewicz named Mikolaj Janulewicz (1590-1662) gained prominence as a military commander during the Polish-Swedish War. He fought in several battles and was praised for his bravery and strategic skills. Another notable figure was Katarzyna Janulewicz (1618-1689), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded a charity organization that provided aid to the poor and displaced during the wars of that era.

The 19th century saw the birth of Jan Janulewicz (1801-1879), a Polish poet and writer who was part of the Romantic movement. His works, which often explored themes of patriotism and Polish identity, were influential in his time. Later, in the early 20th century, Wladyslaw Janulewicz (1892-1964) made a name for himself as a respected painter and art teacher in Warsaw.

Throughout history, the Janulewicz surname has maintained a presence in various regions of Poland, as well as in areas with significant Polish diaspora populations. While never a particularly common name, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, military figures, artists, and intellectuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Janulewicz

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

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

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