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

Yanosky, 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 Yanosky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yanosky in America

Yanosky is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yanosky surname appeared 167 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 Yanosky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yanosky 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 Yanosky

The surname Yanosky originates from Eastern Europe, specifically from Polish and Russian regions. It is believed to be derived from the Slavic given name Jan, which is equivalent to John in English. The suffix "sky" or "ski" is a common Polish and Slavic suffix that denotes association or belonging, often indicating a geographic origin.

In earlier records, the name Yanosky might be found with varying spellings such as Janoski, Janowski, or Ianovsky, reflecting the linguistic transitions and regional dialects. These surnames were often adopted by families residing near or originating from a particular town or geographical feature with the name Jan in its root.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is found in the parish records of Podlachia, Poland, where Jan Janoski was mentioned in the late 16th century. Another early example is the documentation of a land grant to a Piotr Janowski in the Masovian Voivodeship in 1623, indicating the prominence of the family in that region.

The name also made its way into Russian territories, where records from the 18th century list Nikolai Ianovsky as a merchant in Moscow. The cross-cultural exchanges between Poland and Russia during various periods of history saw the surname being adapted and spread across these regions.

In the 19th century, during a period of significant Polish migration, many individuals bearing the Yanosky surname moved to the United States. One notable figure is Antoni Janoski, born in 1827, who emigrated in 1854 and became a known community leader in Chicago's Polish neighborhoods.

In literature, Adam Janoski, a poet born in 1853, contributed to the cultural heritage of Polish literature during the late 19th century. His works reflect the nationalistic and romantic themes prevalent among Polish intelligentsia during that era.

Max Yanosky, an inventor born in 1881, gained recognition in the early 20th century for his contributions to agricultural machinery, reflecting the innovative spirit of many Eastern European immigrants in the industrial age.

These historical references and individuals illustrate the rich tapestry woven by the Yanosky surname across centuries and borders, each generation adding to its legacy through contributions to various fields and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yanosky

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

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

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