JANKAUSKAS
Jankauskas
Jankauskas is a Lithuanian surname that is also found among the British population, particularly as a result of immigration and migration patterns. The surname is of Lithuanian origin, derived from the Old Lithuanian personal name "Jankus," a diminutive of "Jana," meaning "John." The suffix "-kas" is a common Lithuanian surname ending signifying "son of." Therefore, Jankauskas can be interpreted to mean "son of John."
The presence of individuals with the surname Jankauskas in the United Kingdom can be attributed to various historical events, including Lithuanian migration waves to Britain in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as more recent immigration for work, education, or family reunification.
As is the case with many surnames of foreign origin in Britain, the name Jankauskas is often anglicised or modified to suit the local pronunciation and spelling conventions. Despite its relative rarity in the UK compared to more common British surnames, Jankauskas remains an important part of the country's diverse cultural tapestry.
There are approximately 78 people named Jankauskas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Jankauskas.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrius
- Audrius
- Darius
- Donatas
- Edgaras
- Gediminas
- Marius
- Mindaugas
- Saulius
- Tomas
Female
- Anna
- Grace
- Irene
- Janice
- Kathleen
- Leona
- Mandy
- Moira
- Neringa
- Olena
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.