2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yanovitch
A surname of Russian/Ukrainian origin meaning "son of Ivan".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Yanovitch. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yanovitch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Yanovitch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yanovitch, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (6.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yanovitch
Yanovitch is a surname with roots in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and the regions that were historically influenced by the Russian Empire. The name originated during the medieval period, likely around the late 16th to early 17th century. It is a patronymic surname, which means it is derived from the given name of an ancestor.
The surname Yanovitch comes from the given name "Yanis" or "Jan" which are Slavic forms of the name John. The suffix "ovich" means "son of" in Russian, thus Yanovitch translates to "son of Yan" or "son of John." This form of surname was commonplace in many Slavic cultures and demonstrates the patriarchal society norms, where lineage was traced primarily through male ancestors.
One of the earliest references to a similar name can be traced back to historical documents in the 17th century. Manuscripts from that era in regions such as today's Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia contain mentions of individuals bearing the surname Yanovitch or its variants like Yanovich, Ionovitch, and Janovitch. These references often appear in census records, tax documents, and military conscriptions, revealing the bearer's involvement in various societal roles from peasants to local nobility.
An early recorded example of the name Yanovitch is Ivan Yanovitch, born in 1623 and a notable village elder in what is now modern-day Belarus. His leadership and service during the turbulent times of social and political unrest in the mid-17th century were documented in local municipal records.
Notable historical figures with the surname Yanovitch include Alexei Yanovitch, a prominent figure in the Russian Orthodox Church during the early 18th century. Born in 1701, Alexei served as a deacon and was known for his oratory skills and theological contributions until his death in 1765.
In the 19th century, Nikolai Yanovitch emerged as a celebrated poet and writer in Russia. Born in 1824, Nikolai's literary works resonated with the cultural renaissance of Tsarist Russia. His poetry often explored themes of nature, folklore, and patriotism, and he was a significant contributor to Russian literary circles of his time.
During the early 20th century, Anna Yanovitch, born in 1889, became one of the first women in Ukraine to pursue a career in medicine. Despite societal constraints, she obtained a medical degree and worked tirelessly to bring healthcare to impoverished communities, making significant strides in public health until her death in 1944.
Another notable individual was Peter Yanovitch, born in 1902, who made his mark as an inventor and engineer. He played a crucial role in the development of early Soviet aviation technology. His contributions to aircraft design were instrumental during World War II and continued to influence aerospace engineering.
By carefully tracing the surname Yanovitch through historical records and documents, its etymology and the notable individuals who bore the name paint a picture of a family lineage that has endured through centuries of cultural and social evolution in Eastern Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yanovitch
Among Census respondents with the surname Yanovitch, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (6.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Yanovitch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Yanovitch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.8% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino6.6% · 7
- Two or more races6.6% · 7
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yanovitch
Yanovitch appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 807 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 807 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Yanovitch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #152,339 | -0.5% |
| Count | 108 | 106 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yanovitch bearers went from 108 to 106 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 807 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,339.
FAQ
Yanovitch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yanovitch?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Yanovitch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Yanovitch?
Yanovitch ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Yanovitch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yanovitch.
Has Yanovitch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yanovitch went from 108 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Yanovitch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yanovitch, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (6.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yanovitch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yanovitch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.8%), Hispanic (6.6%), Two or More Races (6.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Yanovitch (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yanovitch mean?
A surname of Russian/Ukrainian origin meaning "son of Ivan". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yanovitch (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Yanovitch?
Find out how common the surname Yanovitch is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.