Explore the Family Name Janov
The meaning of Janov
1. Slovak (eastern Slovakia): patronymic from the personal name Jan. 2. Macedonian: patronymic from the personal name Jano, which is related to Jane (see Janeski).
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How common is the last name Janov in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Janov witnessed a decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranking 117,538 in 2000, it dropped to 133,863 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 13.89%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Janov surname also reduced by 8.03% from 137 in 2000 to 126 in 2010. This resulted in a reduced proportion per 100,000 people from 0.05 to 0.04, a fall of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #133,863 | -13.89% |
| Count | 137 | 126 | -8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janov
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Janov surname identified as White, although there was a slight decline of 1.82% from 97.81% in 2000 to 96.03% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 96.03% | -1.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |