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UK surname

Janas

A surname with Italian origins meaning either "coming from Jano" or "son of John".

In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Janas surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 166, ranked #22,140, up from #32,416 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sheffield, Taunton Deane and Barking and Dagenham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Janas is 166 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1744.4%.

1881 census count

9

Ranked #32,416

Modern count

166

2016, ranked #22,140

Peak year

2016

166 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Janas had 9 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,416 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016, ranked #22,140.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 38 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Janas surname distribution map

The map shows where the Janas surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Janas surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Janas over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 38 #29,216
1881 historical 9 #32,416
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1997 modern 43 #33,361
1998 modern 44 #33,462
1999 modern 46 #33,424
2000 modern 41 #33,889
2001 modern 41 #33,753
2002 modern 42 #33,951
2003 modern 42 #34,040
2004 modern 53 #33,336
2005 modern 57 #33,178
2006 modern 79 #31,263
2007 modern 96 #29,339
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 110 #27,991
2010 modern 114 #28,017
2011 modern 123 #26,512
2012 modern 149 #23,372
2013 modern 152 #23,438
2014 modern 153 #23,537
2015 modern 161 #22,599
2016 modern 166 #22,140

Geography

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Where Janas' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sheffield, Taunton Deane, Barking and Dagenham, Lambeth and Barnsley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sheffield 012 Sheffield
2 Taunton Deane 007 Taunton Deane
3 Barking and Dagenham 019 Barking and Dagenham
4 Lambeth 035 Lambeth
5 Barnsley 022 Barnsley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Janas

These lists show first names that appear often with the Janas surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Janas

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Janas, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Janas surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Janas household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Janas is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Janas is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Janas falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Janas is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Janas, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Janas

The surname Janas has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "jan," which means "John" or "gift from God." This name was likely given to individuals who were born on St. John's Day or had some connection to the saint.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Janas surname can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of court records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where a certain Jan Janas was mentioned in 1456. Another early reference is found in the Metryka Koronna, a register of official documents from the Kingdom of Poland, where a Jakub Janas was listed in 1487.

The Janas surname has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as Janasowo or Janasówka, which could have influenced the development of the surname. Additionally, variations in spelling, like Janaś or Janasz, were common in historical records.

Notable individuals with the Janas surname include Józef Janas (1834-1909), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes. There was also Jan Janas (1920-1996), a Polish sculptor and ceramist, whose works can be found in numerous galleries and museums across Europe.

Other historical figures bearing this surname include:

1. Franciszek Janas (1881-1956), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) during the interwar period. 2. Michał Janas (1891-1968), a Polish military officer who served in World War I and later became a colonel in the Polish Army. 3. Stanisław Janas (1909-1986), a Polish writer and journalist known for his works on history and culture. 4. Tadeusz Janas (1882-1942), a Polish engineer and inventor who held several patents for various mechanical devices. 5. Wacław Janas (1912-1983), a Polish artist and painter recognized for his landscape and still-life works.

While the Janas surname may not have been as widely documented as some other Polish names, it has left a notable imprint throughout the country's history, with individuals from various professions and backgrounds contributing to its legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Janas families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Janas surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 6 Janas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.85x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 6 6.85x
Hampshire 2 11.14x
Dorset 1 17.39x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 6 Janas' recorded in 1881 and an index of 122.20x.

Place Total Index
Hackney London 6 122.20x
Goodworth Clatford 2 10000.00x
Wareham Holy Trinity 1 3333.33x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Janas surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Josephine 2
Annie 1
Cecilia 1
Clara 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Janas surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Amy 1
Francis 1
George 1
L.W. 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Janas households.

FAQ

Janas surname: questions and answers

How common was the Janas surname in 1881?

In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Janas surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Janas surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 166 in 2016. That gives Janas a modern rank of #22,140.

What does the Janas surname mean?

A surname with Italian origins meaning either "coming from Jano" or "son of John".

What does the Janas map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Janas bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.