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UK surname

Janczak

A Polish surname derived from the Polish given name Jan, a form of John.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Muir of Ord and Stane.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Janczak is 142 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2014

142 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Janczak surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Janczak surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Janczak 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
1997 modern 28 #34,904
1998 modern 24 #35,488
1999 modern 28 #35,127
2000 modern 29 #34,976
2001 modern 25 #35,248
2002 modern 28 #35,139
2003 modern 30 #35,046
2004 modern 33 #34,947
2005 modern 36 #34,894
2006 modern 56 #33,587
2007 modern 77 #31,856
2008 modern 90 #30,567
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 128 #25,852
2013 modern 135 #25,395
2014 modern 142 #24,734
2015 modern 137 #25,226
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Janczaks 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 Waltham Forest, Muir of Ord, Stane, Lewisham and Welwyn Hatfield. 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 Waltham Forest 023 Waltham Forest
2 Muir of Ord Highland
3 Stane North Lanarkshire
4 Lewisham 031 Lewisham
5 Welwyn Hatfield 011 Welwyn Hatfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Janczak

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Janczak

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Janczak, 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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Janczak surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Janczak household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Janczak 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

Janczak is most concentrated in decile 10 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Janczak falls in decile 3 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 Janczak is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Janczak

The surname Janczak originates from Poland. It is a Polish variation of the name Jan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The suffix "-czak" was added to form a diminutive or patronymic version of the name.

Janczak is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages or Renaissance period in Poland, possibly as early as the 13th or 14th century. It was likely first used to distinguish individuals from the same family or region, as surnames became more common during this time.

While no specific historical references or manuscripts mentioning the name Janczak have been found, it is possible that the name may have appeared in old church records or local documents from various regions of Poland.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Janczak was Jan Janczak, a Polish nobleman who lived in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Władysław Janczak, a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) in the early 20th century.

In the 17th century, there was a prominent Polish military leader named Michał Janczak, who played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish wars during the reign of King John II Casimir Vasa.

Another individual of note was Franciszek Janczak, a Polish educator and writer from the 18th century, who authored several books on philosophy and ethics.

Lastly, in the 19th century, there was a Polish artist named Kazimierz Janczak, known for his landscape paintings depicting the beautiful countryside of Poland.

While the Janczak surname is primarily associated with Poland, it is also found in other Slavic countries and regions with historical ties to Poland, such as parts of Lithuania, Belarus, and western Ukraine.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Janczak surname: questions and answers

How common is the Janczak surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Janczak a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Janczak surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the Polish given name Jan, a form of John.

What does the Janczak map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Janczak 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.