Explore the Family Name Janiga
The meaning of Janiga
Polish, Slovak, and Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Jan (Slovak Ján), an equivalent of John. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zofia, Cecylia, Jerzy, Karol, Stanislaw, Stanislawa, Witold.
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How common is the last name Janiga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Janiga had a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,630th but dropped to 38,155th by 2010, marking a -4.16% change. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 576 in 2000 to 581 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 0.87%. The proportion of people with the Janiga surname per 100,000 also decreased slightly during this period, dropping from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #38,155 | -4.16% |
| Count | 576 | 581 | 0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janiga
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Janiga seems predominantly White with some Hispanic influence. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the Janiga surname identified as White, at 97.57% in 2000 dropping slightly to 97.25% in 2010. There was also a small Hispanic representation among those with this surname, accounting for 1.39% in 2000 and 1.38% in 2010. No substantial changes were noted in other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 97.25% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.38% | -0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |