Janowicz Explained

Janowicz 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