About Janofsky
The surname Janofsky is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The suffix "-sky" is a common Slavic addition to Jewish surnames, indicating a connection to Eastern European Jewish heritage. Therefore, Janofsky can be understood to mean "descendant of Yochanan" or "belonging to the family of Yochanan."
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The surname Janofsky is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Janofsky based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Janofsky in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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