Explore the Family Name Janiec
The meaning of Janiec
Polish: derivative of the personal name Jan. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Dorota, Krystyna, Tadeusz, Wiesia.
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How common is the last name Janiec in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Janiec has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 64,385 but slipped to 65,066 by 2010. This is a change of -1.06%. Despite the dip in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 289 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.54%. The proportion per 100,000 also declined slightly from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #65,066 | -1.06% |
| Count | 289 | 305 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janiec
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Janiec surname are of White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a slight increase in this demographic, growing from 95.85% in 2000 to 96.07% in 2010. The census data shows no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within those carrying the Janiec surname. The category of two or more races was represented in 2000, accounting for 2.42% of the Janiec population, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 96.07% | 0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |