| ![Show Contents]() Jankiewicz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of JankiewiczWhat does the name Jankiewicz mean? The distinguished surname Jankiewicz is of Polish origin. The name is derived from the Polish given name "Janko," and simply means "son of Janko." Early Origins of the Jankiewicz familyThe surname Jankiewicz was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Jankiewicz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jankiewicz research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1499, 1528, 1577 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Jankiewicz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jankiewicz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Yonkovig, Yankovic, Yankovich, Wankowicz, Wenckowiz, Jonkovig, Jonkovic, Jankowicz, Jankowicki, Yonkowsky, Jankiewicz, Jankowic, Yonkovich, Yankowski, Jenkowicz, Jankowicky, Jankiwicz and many more. Early Notables of the Jankiewicz familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jankiewicz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Jankiewicz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Stephen Jankiewicz, who was naturalized in Missouri in 1844
- Stephen I Jankiewicz, who arrived in Missouri in 1844 1
- Kate Jankiewicz, who was living in Maryland in 1882
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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