Explore the Family Name Janikowski

The meaning of Janikowski

Polish: habitational name for someone from Janików, Janikowo, Janikowice, or other places called with the personal name Janik.

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How common is the last name Janikowski in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Janikowski has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 43,708 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 43,206, marking a 1.15% increase. The count of people with this surname also grew from 465 to 500, indicating a growth rate of 7.53%. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.

20002010Change
Rank#43,708#43,2061.15%
Count4655007.53%
Proportion per 100k0.170.170%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janikowski

The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Janikowski surname. According to the most recent Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, increasing from 96.77% in 2000 to 98.00% in 2010. The Hispanic population also showed a marginal rise, from 1.08% to 1.20%. However, those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.94% in 2000. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White96.77%98%1.27%
Hispanic1.08%1.2%11.11%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races1.94%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%