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

Januska, 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 Januska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Januska in America

Januska is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Januska surname appeared 203 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 Januska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Januska 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 Januska

The surname Januska is believed to have originated in Central Europe, with roots tracing back to the Czech Republic and Poland in the late Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Slavic name Januš or Janus, which itself may stem from the Latin name Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Januska can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the town of Brzesko, located in present-day southern Poland. The document mentions a certain Piotr Januska, a landowner and local official.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread across various regions of Central and Eastern Europe, including present-day Slovakia, Hungary, and parts of Ukraine. Historical records from this period suggest that the name was associated with both noble families and commoners alike.

One notable figure bearing the Januska surname was Jan Januska, a Polish military commander who fought against the Swedish invasion during the 17th-century Deluge. Born in 1620 in the town of Lutsk (now in Ukraine), he played a crucial role in the defense of the city against Swedish forces in 1655.

Another prominent individual was Tomáš Januska, a Czech architect and builder who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was responsible for the construction of several notable churches and buildings in the city of Prague, including the Church of St. Nicholas in the Old Town Square.

In the 19th century, the Januska surname can be found among the ranks of intellectuals and artists. One such figure was the Polish writer and poet Anna Januska (1825-1892), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of the Polish people under foreign rule.

The name Januska has also been associated with various place names throughout Central and Eastern Europe. For example, the village of Januškov in present-day Slovakia is believed to have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Januska.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname has undergone various modifications, with variations such as Januschka, Januschke, and Januschko appearing in historical records from different regions. However, the core form of Januska has remained relatively consistent, reflecting the name's enduring presence in the cultural tapestry of Central and Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Januska

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

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

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