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, Lwów – 2004, Kraków), Polish luger
- Sokrat Janowicz, Polish writer of Belarusian descent
- Stanislaw Janowicz Kiezgajlo (died 1526), Lithuanian nobleman
- Victor Felix "Vic" Janowicz (1930–1996), American football halfback
See also
- All pages with titles containing Janowicz
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