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

Yansick, 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 Yansick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yansick in America

Yansick is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yansick surname appeared 100 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 Yansick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yansick 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 Yansick

The surname Yansick likely has its origins in Central or Eastern Europe, specifically regions that have seen historical influences from Slavic languages, such as modern-day Poland or the Czech Republic. The time period for its origin might date back to the Middle Ages, a time when surnames began to be adopted more consistently across Europe. The name could be derived from Slavic roots, potentially a patronymic form stemming from a given name similar to Jan or Ján, which are both versions of John. The suffix "-sick" might be a variant or a local adaptation.

In historical records, variations of the surname can be found in church documents, land registries, and sometimes in manuscripts of legal proceedings. For example, in the 15th century, a Jansek family was documented in what is now the Czech Republic. Spelling variations like Janzik and Jansek were recorded due to regional dialects and the evolving nature of language and orthography over the centuries.

One of the earliest known individuals with a name similar to Yansick was Petrus Jansek, who is mentioned in a 1502 record in a small Polish village indicating land ownership. In a 1620 manuscript from Southern Poland, Matěj Janzik, a local artisan, was noted for his contributions to a significant church renovation project.

A notable figure in history bearing the surname was Jakub Jansek, born in 1764, an influential merchant in Kraków. His trade enterprises significantly contributed to the local economy during a period of socioeconomic transformation in the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Marie Janzik, born in 1823, was a well-known midwife whose practices were documented in several medical journals of the time. She was renowned in her locale for her advanced midwifery skills and contributed to safer childbirth practices in an era when such professional knowledge was scarce.

During the 1920s, records from Czechoslovakia reveal a Franciska Jancik, born in 1895, who became a celebrated folk artist. She was known for her intricate embroidery and textile work, which were exhibited in regional fairs and became symbols of cultural heritage.

The variations and historical references to the surname Yansick and its close forms highlight not just the evolution of the name itself but also reflect the socio-historical context in which individuals bearing the name lived and contributed to their communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yansick

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

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

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