About Janus
The surname Janus is derived from the Latin name "Ianuarius," meaning "January." It is believed to have originated as a given name for individuals born in the month of January. The name Janus is associated with the Roman god Janus, who was the god of beginnings, transitions, and doorways. As a surname, Janus may have been adopted by individuals who were born in January or who had a connection to the qualities represented by the god Janus, such as new beginnings or transitions.
The surname Janus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Janus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Janus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Janus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Janus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.