Explore the Family Name Jansky
The meaning of Jansky
Czech and Slovak (Janský and Jánský; Slovak also Jánsky): surname denoting a member of the family or household of someone called Jan (Slovak Ján) ‘John’.
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How common is the last name Jansky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jansky has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 22,481st in terms of commonality, with 1,068 individuals carrying the name, making it a proportion of 0.4 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 23,785th, with a count of 1,063, and a proportion of 0.36 per 100,000 people, marking a decrease of 5.8% in rank and a 0.47% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,481 | #23,785 | -5.8% |
| Count | 1,068 | 1,063 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jansky
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Jansky surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those of White ethnicity, though there was a small decline from 97.38% to 94.92%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.4% to 2.92%, an increase of 108.57%. Those reporting Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity also increased from 0.47% to 0.66%. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, moving from 0.47% to 1.13%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero, with no recorded changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 94.92% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.92% | 108.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 1.13% | 140.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.66% | 40.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |