Jankowski Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Jankowski name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Jankowski coat of arms.
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Origin of the Jankowski name
Jankowski is a place-name surname for a family from a village called Janków, Jankowo or Jankowice. These names come from Janek, a pet form of Jan (John), so the surname is ultimately linked with the most popular Christian name in Poland. Villages of this kind were found all over the country, and Jankowski is among the most common Polish surnames.
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This overview covers the Jankowski name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Germany and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Jankowski name FAQ
What does the Jankowski name mean?
From Janków, place of Janek (John). Common variants include Jankowska, Yankowski, Jankovsky.
Where does the Jankowski surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Jankowski coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Jankowski crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Jankowski coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Rymut, Nazwiska Polaków; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).