Yankovic History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Etymology of Yankovic

What does the name Yankovic mean?

The distinguished surname Yankovic is of Polish origin. The name is derived from the Polish given name "Janko," and simply means "son of Janko."

Early Origins of the Yankovic family

The surname Yankovic 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 Yankovic family

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Yankovic Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Yankovic family

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Migration of the Yankovic family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Stephen Jankiewicz, who was naturalized in Missouri in 1844; Jacob Jankewitz, who came to New York in 1870; and Kate Jankiewicz, who was living in Maryland in 1882..

Contemporary Notables of the name Yankovic (post 1700) +

Al "Weird Al" Yankovic (b. 1959), American musician made famous by his parodies of popular songs
Frankie Yankovic (1915-1998), accordion musician known as "America's polka king"