Yonkovic History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Etymology of Yonkovic

What does the name Yonkovic mean?

The distinguished surname Yonkovic is of Polish origin. The name is derived from the Polish given name "Janko," and simply means "son of Janko."

Early Origins of the Yonkovic family

The surname Yonkovic was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Yonkovic family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Yonkovic research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1499, 1528, 1577 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Yonkovic History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Yonkovic Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Yonkovig, Yankovic, Yankovich, Wankowicz, Wenckowiz, Jonkovig, Jonkovic, Jankowicz, Jankowicki, Yonkowsky, Jankiewicz, Jankowic, Yonkovich, Yankowski, Jenkowicz, Jankowicky, Jankiwicz and many more.

Early Notables of the Yonkovic family

Prominent among those of the name Yonkovic in this period were

the Yonkovich family of Liz

Migration of the Yonkovic family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Stephen Jankiewicz, who was naturalized in Missouri in 1844; Jacob Jankewitz, who came to New York in 1870; and Kate Jankiewicz, who was living in Maryland in 1882..