Explore the Family Name Grabowski
The meaning of Grabowski
Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places in Poland named with Polish grab ‘hornbeam’ (the wood which was used for making yokes), for example Grabowa and Grabowo. It is also established as a surname in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Andrzej, Casimir, Grzegorz, Jerzy, Leszek, Jacek, Janusz, Walenty, Alicja.
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How common is the last name Grabowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Grabowski" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 3637, but by 2010 it fell to 4004 marking a decline in popularity by 10.09%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 8975 in the year 2000 to 8877 in 2010, a drop of 1.09%. Its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 9.61% from 3.33 in 2000 to 3.01 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,637 | #4,004 | -10.09% |
| Count | 8,975 | 8,877 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.33 | 3.01 | -9.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grabowski
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Grabowski surname identified as white in both 2000 (97.19%) and 2010 (96.09%). However, there were significant changes among other ethnicities during this period. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 77.98%. The percentage identifying as Black doubled from 0.12% to 0.24%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander population increased by 31.91% from 0.47% to 0.62%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose slightly from 0.18% to 0.20%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying with two or more races saw a minor decrease from 0.95% to 0.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.09% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.94% | 77.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.91% | -4.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.62% | 31.91% |
| Black | 0.12% | 0.24% | 100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.18% | 0.2% | 11.11% |
Grabowski ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Grabowski is Eastern European, which comprises 43.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.1%) and French & German (18.8%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Greek & Balkan, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 43.3% |
| British & Irish | 22.1% |
| French & German | 18.8% |
| Other | 15.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Grabowski
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Grabowski have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Poland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 64.70% |
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 64.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 59.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 58.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 58.10% |
What Grabowski haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Grabowski is I-S17250, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-S17250 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-M417 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Jankowski, Bodnar, Szymanski, Nowak, Kowalski, Zielinski, Urban, Wisniewski, Novak, Nagy.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Grabowski surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Grabowski have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Grabowski" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Grabowski" Surname 32.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Grabowski" Surname 28.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Grabowski" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Grabowski?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Grabowski are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition