Show ContentsYanik History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Yanik family

The surname Yanik was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Yanik family

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Yanik Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Yannick, Yannich, Jannicke, Jannick, Janicken, Janicki, Yanacke, Yanicken, Yanichen, Janichen and many more.

Early Notables of the Yanik family

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United States Yanik migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Yanik Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Ceuil Yanik, who settled in Galveston, TX in 1867
Yanik Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Stanislaw Yanik, who arrived in West Virginia in 1902

Contemporary Notables of the name Yanik (post 1700) +

  • Viola Yanik (b. 1982), German-born, Canadian silver medalist wrestler at the 2003 Pan American Games


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