There are
1162
Janaks in the USA
Janak is the
22201st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Janak

GrantJanak

Grant Janak is a reality TV star known for appearing on the show 'Can You Duet' and for his social media presence as a motivational speaker and life coach.

JanakRaj

Janak Raj Bhandari is a Nepalese politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Nepal and as the Minister of Finance.

JurajJanak

Juraj Janak is a Slovak film director known for his work on the movie 'Guardians of the Tomb' starring Kelsey Grammer and Li Bingbing.

JanakVidyarthi

Janak Vidyarthi is an Indian film and television actor known for his roles in movies like 'Katta Tanal Dupatta Par' and 'Lajwanti.'

LudovitJanak

Ludovit Janak was a Slovak architect and designer known for his modernist architectural style and contributions to Slovak architecture.

JanakKhendry

Janak Khendry is an Indian-Canadian dance and theatre artist known for blending classical Indian dance with contemporary styles.

UtkarshJanak

Utkarsh Janak is an Indian cricketer who plays for Jharkhand in domestic cricket and has represented India in Under-19 cricket.

JanakDeep

Janak Deep Saama is a Nepali actor known for his roles in movies like 'How Funny' and 'Kri.'

WilliamJanak

William Janak is an American politician who served as the mayor of La Grange, Texas and as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

JanakSapkota

Janak Sapkota is a Nepalese music director and composer known for his work in the Nepali film industry.

Janak Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Janak' is of Czech origin. It is derived from the given name 'Jan,' which is the Czech form of the name 'John.' The name 'Janak' is associated with the patronymic naming tradition, where individuals took their father's name as their surname.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Janak' is most commonly found in the Czech Republic, where it originated. It is also present in other countries with Czech diaspora communities, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Janak' include 'Janek' and 'Janack.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Janak' can be traced to Czech communities that settled in other countries, particularly during periods of political and economic upheaval in Czech history.