Jaskus Surname
Approximately 5 people bear this surname
Jaskus Surname User-submission:
Yaskus is an anglicized, phonetic spelling of the Lithuanian family name, Jaskus, which is classified as being of personal name origin. With regard to the family name Jaskus, the appellation developed from "Jasko", a Slavic pet form of "Johannes", which was itself based upon the Hebrew "Jehochanan", meaning 'God is gracious'.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 4 | 1:9,211,398 | 321,528 |
| Latvia | 1 | 1:2,050,046 | 60,295 |
Jaskus Surname Meaning
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Yaskus is an anglicized, phonetic spelling of the Lithuanian family name, Jaskus, which is classified as being of personal name origin. With regard to the family name Jaskus, the appellation developed from "Jasko", a Slavic pet form of "Johannes", which was itself based upon the Hebrew "Jehochanan", meaning 'God is gracious'.
Variants of the surname Jasko, Jaski, Jaska and Jaskiewica, and are found in Poland and Eastern Germany as well as in Lithuania. Among the references to this name is a record of one Anthony Jerome Yasku (as name appears in American sources), son of Stanley Yaskus, who was born on 13 June 1874 in Lithuania and who subsequently settled in the United States.
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Where Does The Last Name Jaskus Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Jaskus occurs more in Canada more than any other country or territory. It can be found as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Jaskus? popularity and diffusion
It is the 8,193,072nd most frequent last name at a global level, borne by around 1 in 1,457,509,183 people. The surname is mostly found in The Americas, where 80 percent of Jaskus are found; 80 percent are found in North America and 80 percent are found in Anglo-North America.
The last name Jaskus is most widespread in Canada, where it is held by 4 people, or 1 in 9,211,398. In Canada it is most frequent in: Ontario, where 100 percent are found. Outside of Canada this surname is found in one country. It is also found in Latvia, where 20 percent are found.
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