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UK surname

Jankauskas

A Lithuanian surname likely derived from the personal name Jankus or Janko.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rochdale, Fenland and Breckland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jankauskas is 148 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

148

2016, ranked #23,958

Peak year

2015

148 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016, ranked #23,958.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Jankauskas surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jankauskas surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jankauskas 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 12 #36,785
1998 modern 12 #36,790
1999 modern 16 #36,371
2000 modern 14 #36,522
2001 modern 15 #36,265
2002 modern 13 #36,570
2003 modern 13 #36,620
2004 modern 18 #36,245
2005 modern 39 #34,652
2006 modern 49 #34,152
2007 modern 47 #34,558
2008 modern 54 #34,232
2009 modern 77 #32,553
2010 modern 102 #29,930
2011 modern 100 #30,058
2012 modern 119 #27,100
2013 modern 132 #25,789
2014 modern 145 #24,395
2015 modern 148 #23,934
2016 modern 148 #23,958

Geography

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Where Jankauskas' 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 Rochdale, Fenland, Breckland and Newarthill. 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 Rochdale 017 Rochdale
2 Rochdale 019 Rochdale
3 Fenland 002 Fenland
4 Breckland 016 Breckland
5 Newarthill North Lanarkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jankauskas

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jankauskas

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Jankauskas is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jankauskas 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

Jankauskas falls in decile 2 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jankauskas 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Jankauskas

The surname Jankauskas is of Lithuanian origin, originating in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is derived from the Lithuanian personal name Jankus, a diminutive form of the name Jonas, which is the Lithuanian equivalent of John. The suffix "-auskas" is a common Lithuanian surname ending, indicating a patronymic form, meaning "son of Jankus."

The earliest known records of the Jankauskas surname can be traced back to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which was a European state that existed from the 13th to the 18th century, spanning parts of modern-day Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, and Poland. The name was particularly prevalent in the Samogitia region, which is located in western Lithuania.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Jankauskas name can be found in the Lithuanian Metrica, a collection of historical documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. These documents date back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they contain various legal records, correspondence, and administrative documents that mention individuals with the Jankauskas surname.

In the 18th century, the Jankauskas name appeared in the records of the Vilnius University, one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in the region. Several individuals with this surname were enrolled as students or served as faculty members at the university during this period.

A notable figure in Lithuanian history with the Jankauskas surname was Antanas Jankauskas (1857-1920), a Lithuanian priest, writer, and activist. He was a prominent figure in the Lithuanian National Revival movement and played a significant role in promoting Lithuanian language and culture.

Another historically significant individual was Juozas Jankauskas (1886-1944), a Lithuanian military officer and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Defense for the Republic of Lithuania and represented his country in various diplomatic missions.

In the 20th century, Vytautas Jankauskas (1908-1991) was a renowned Lithuanian artist and sculptor. His works are widely recognized and displayed in various museums and public spaces throughout Lithuania.

Kazys Jankauskas (1923-2010) was a Lithuanian writer and poet, known for his contributions to Lithuanian literature. He published several collections of poetry and prose works, exploring themes of Lithuanian identity and cultural heritage.

Petras Jankauskas (1938-2017) was a Lithuanian archaeologist and anthropologist, renowned for his research on ancient human remains and skeletal analysis. He made significant contributions to the understanding of the prehistory and early history of Lithuania.

It is worth noting that while the Jankauskas surname is primarily associated with Lithuania, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the surname's roots can be traced back to the historic Lithuanian lands and its rich cultural and linguistic traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jankauskas surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jankauskas surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016. That gives Jankauskas a modern rank of #23,958.

What does the Jankauskas surname mean?

A Lithuanian surname likely derived from the personal name Jankus or Janko.

What does the Jankauskas map show?

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