Explore the Family Name Janak
The meaning of Janak
Czech and Slovak (Janák; Slovak also Jaňák): from a pet form of the personal name Jan (Slovak Ján) ‘John’. See also Yanak.
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How common is the last name Janak in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Janak" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,960 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had fallen to 22,201 - a decrease of 5.92%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally during this period, from 1169 to 1162, marking a 0.6% drop. The proportion per 100k people fell by 9.3%, from 0.43 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,960 | #22,201 | -5.92% |
| Count | 1,169 | 1,162 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Janak" identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this group from 96.66% in 2000 to 95.09% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 19.71% over the decade, reaching 1.64%. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities fell by 23.53% to 0.52%. Notably, the Hispanic representation doubled, leaping from 1.28% to 2.50%, an increase of 95.31%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 95.09% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.5% | 95.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 1.64% | 19.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.52% | -23.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |