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

Joanis, 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 Joanis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Joanis in America

Joanis is the 51176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Joanis surname appeared 407 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 Joanis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Joanis 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 Joanis

The surname JOANIS is of Greek origin and is believed to have its roots in the ancient region of Ionia, located in modern-day western Turkey. The name is derived from the Greek word "Ioannis," which means "God is gracious" or "Yahweh is merciful." This name was particularly popular among early Christian communities in the region.

The earliest known records of the surname JOANIS can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was used by Greek families residing in the coastal cities of Ionia. During the 11th and 12th centuries, the name appeared in various ecclesiastical documents and chronicles, often associated with prominent figures in the Greek Orthodox Church.

In the 13th century, the surname JOANIS appeared in the Republic of Venice, where many Greek families had settled after fleeing the advancing Ottoman Empire. One notable example is Theodoros JOANIS, a merchant and diplomat who served as the Venetian ambassador to the Byzantine Empire in the late 1200s.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded its control over the Aegean region, many families bearing the JOANIS surname sought refuge in other parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. In the 15th century, records show a Petros JOANIS who was a renowned scholar and scribe in the court of King Charles VII of France.

During the Renaissance period, the JOANIS surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Nikolaos JOANIS was a Greek painter active in Venice during the early 16th century, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the city.

In the 17th century, the JOANIS surname appeared in the Netherlands, where a Greek community had established itself in Amsterdam. One notable figure was Alexandros JOANIS, a successful merchant and philanthropist who lived from 1620 to 1685 and played a significant role in supporting the Greek diaspora.

Over the centuries, the JOANIS surname has spread to various parts of the world, carried by Greek immigrants and their descendants. Some notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Demetrios JOANIS (1740-1822), a Greek revolutionary and military leader who fought against Ottoman rule during the Greek War of Independence.
2. Anna JOANIS (1856-1932), a Greek-American educator and philanthropist who established several schools and supported educational initiatives in Greece and the United States.
3. Nikolaos JOANIS (1887-1957), a Greek architect and urban planner who designed numerous landmark buildings in Athens and other Greek cities.
4. Sophia JOANIS (1920-2008), a Greek-American writer and journalist who authored several books on Greek culture and history.
5. Dimitri JOANIS (1976-present), a Greek-Canadian actor and filmmaker known for his work in independent films and theater productions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Joanis

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

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

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