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UK surname

Jankovic

A Serbian surname derived from the given name Janko, a diminutive of John.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Slough and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jankovic is 131 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

122

2016, ranked #27,255

Peak year

2010

131 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016, ranked #27,255.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Multicultural Inner Suburbs.

Jankovic surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jankovic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jankovic 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 69 #30,712
1998 modern 77 #30,289
1999 modern 79 #30,243
2000 modern 78 #30,361
2001 modern 78 #30,168
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 94 #28,686
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 111 #26,565
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 121 #25,785
2009 modern 122 #26,220
2010 modern 131 #25,656
2011 modern 121 #26,789
2012 modern 114 #27,868
2013 modern 121 #27,255
2014 modern 120 #27,646
2015 modern 126 #26,654
2016 modern 122 #27,255

Geography

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Where Jankovics 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 Barnet, Slough, Kensington and Chelsea, Windsor and Maidenhead and Carse of Stirling. 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 Barnet 015 Barnet
2 Slough 003 Slough
3 Kensington and Chelsea 013 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Windsor and Maidenhead 008 Windsor and Maidenhead
5 Carse of Stirling Stirling

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jankovic

These lists show first names that appear often with the Jankovic 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 Jankovic

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

Baseline UK

Group

Multicultural Inner Suburbs

Nationally, the Jankovic surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Multicultural Inner Suburbs, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Jankovic household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house many younger and middle-aged adults with children. All ethnic minorities, apart from those identifying as Pakistani or Bangladeshi, appear to be present in above average proportions. Affiliation to Christian religions is uncommon. Long-term disability rates are low, mirrored in limited provision of unpaid care. Privately rented terrace houses and flats are the norm. Managerial, professional and technical occupations are prevalent, and work is rarely part time. Many individuals have degree level qualifications. These areas form the inner suburbs of many of the UK’s towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Jankovic is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jankovic 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jankovic falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jankovic 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Jankovic

The surname Jankovic originated in the Balkan region, particularly in Serbia and Croatia. It is a patronymic name derived from the Slavic given name Janko, a diminutive form of the name Jan or John. The name Janko has its roots in the Greek name Ioannes, which means "Yahweh is gracious."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jankovic can be traced back to the 14th century in medieval Serbian and Croatian records. It was commonly found in regions such as Vojvodina, Montenegro, and parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name was also prevalent among Serbs living in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Jankovic was Jovan Jankovic, a Serbian nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He played a significant role in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, where Serbian forces clashed with the Ottoman Empire.

In the 16th century, the Jankovic family held significant influence in the Venetian-controlled region of Dalmatia. Nikola Jankovic, a prominent merchant and diplomat from Dubrovnik, was actively involved in trade relations between the Republic of Venice and the Ottoman Empire.

During the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Jankovic gained recognition in various fields. Sava Jankovic (1837-1899) was a Serbian writer and educator who played a crucial role in the development of modern Serbian literature. Mihailo Jankovic (1828-1899) was a Serbian painter and one of the pioneers of Serbian Realist painting.

Another notable figure was Milica Jankovic (1881-1939), a Serbian women's rights activist and one of the first female lawyers in Serbia. She fought tirelessly for women's suffrage and contributed significantly to advancing women's rights in the region.

In the 20th century, the Jankovic surname continued to be associated with prominent individuals. Milos Jankovic (1938-2014) was a Serbian writer and playwright whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the surname Jankovic, which has its roots in the Slavic cultures of the Balkan region and has produced numerous notable figures throughout the centuries.

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FAQ

Jankovic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jankovic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016. That gives Jankovic a modern rank of #27,255.

What does the Jankovic surname mean?

A Serbian surname derived from the given name Janko, a diminutive of John.

What does the Jankovic map show?

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