Janowicz

Janowicz (Polish pronunciation: [jaˈnɔvit͡ʂ]) is a Polish language patronymic surname of East Slavic origin, literslly meaning "son of Jan". The Yiddish-language variant is Janowitz. Notable bearers include:

  • Jerzy Janowicz (born 1990), Polish professional tennis player
  • Mikolaj Janowicz Kiezgajlo, Lithuanian: Mykolas Kęsgaila Valimantaitis (died c. 1450), Lithuanian nobleman from Deltuva
  • Ryszard Pędrak-Janowicz (1932–2004), Polish luger
  • Sokrat Janowicz (1936–2013), Polish writer of Belarusian descent
  • Stanislaw Janowicz Kiezgajlo (died 1527), Lithuanian nobleman
  • Victor Felix "Vic" Janowicz (1930–1996), American football halfback
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