Explore the Family Name Janovsky
The meaning of Janovsky
1. Czech and Slovak (Janovský): habitational name for someone from any of several places called with the personal name Jan (Slovak Ján) ‘John’, esepecially Janov (several places in Czechia, one in Slovakia). 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Janowski.
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How common is the last name Janovsky in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Janovsky has seen a slight decrease in popularity across the United States. In 2000, Janovsky ranked 46,331 in terms of surname prevalence, dropping to 49,999 by 2010, a decline of 7.92%. The total number of individuals with this surname also fell from 433 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.23%. Consequently, the proportion of Janovskys per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #49,999 | -7.92% |
| Count | 433 | 419 | -3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janovsky
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Janovsky surname identify as White, making up 96.77% in 2000 and slightly declining to 95.94% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders within this group increased from 1.15% to 1.43%, while those identifying as belonging to two or more races rose from 1.39% to 1.67%. There was no recorded change for individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Janovsky surname holders during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.94% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.67% | 20.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 1.43% | 24.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |