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

Yanosik, 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 Yanosik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yanosik in America

Yanosik is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yanosik surname appeared 101 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 Yanosik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yanosik 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 Yanosik

The surname Yanosik is of Slavic origin, particularly rooted in Poland and Slovakia. The name emerged in the regions historically inhabited by the Slavic peoples, which were rich in traditions and languages that evolved over centuries. Present-day Poland and Slovakia were part of the historical regions where the name Yanosik could be found.

The surname Yanosik is derived from the given name Jan, which is the Slavic form of John. Jan itself comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." In Slavic naming conventions, the suffix -sik was often used as a diminutive or patronymic indicator, implying "son of Jan" or "little Jan." Variants with similar roots include Janosik, Janosch, and Janek, showing the evolution of the name through different dialects and orthographies.

Historically, one of the earliest mentions of the surname Yanosik can be traced back to the 16th century, appearing in parish records and legal documents in the regions of Lesser Poland and the Carpathian highlands. One notable appearance is in a record from 1587, where a Jan Yanosik is listed as a landowner in a village near Kraków. This suggests that the family held some status in local society.

The name gained wider recognition through the figure of Juraj Jánošík (1688-1713), often spelled Yanoshik in some historical texts. He was a legendary Slovak outlaw and folk hero akin to Robin Hood, known for fighting against feudal oppression and stealing from the rich to give to the poor. His exploits were widely recounted in folk tales and ballads, immortalizing the name Yanosik in cultural memory.

In the 18th century, records show the Yanosik name in various parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which then encompassed modern Slovakia and parts of Poland. One prominent figure was František Yanosik (1705-1772), a merchant and community leader in Bratislava. His contributions to local trade and civic affairs were noteworthy and recorded in the town's commercial registries.

The surname continued to be documented in ecclesiastical records into the 19th century. One example is Maria Yanosik (1833-1901), who was noted in church annals in Košice for her charitable work and donations to the local parish.

In historical military records from World War I, Stefan Yanosik (1890-1918) is listed as a soldier in the Polish Legions. He was posthumously honored for his bravery and contribution to the fight for Polish independence, further embedding the name in national heritage.

Throughout history, the evolution and bearing of the surname Yanosik highlight its deep roots in Slavic culture. While it may not have widespread global recognition, it carries significant local and historical importance within its regions of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yanosik

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

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

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