Explore the Family Name Jaworski
The meaning of Jaworski
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Jawory or Jaworze, named with Polish jawor ‘maple, sycamore’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Jacek, Tadeusz, Tomasz, Zigmund, Zygmunt, Basia, Bogdan, Bronislaw, Casimir, Czeslaw.
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How common is the last name Jaworski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jaworski has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 6389 in 2000 to 6905 in 2010, representing a change of -8.08%. In terms of count, there were 4909 individuals with the Jaworski surname in 2000 and this number slightly decreased to 4865 in 2010, showing a minimal change of -0.9%. The proportion of the Jaworski surname per 100k people also decreased by -9.34% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,389 | #6,905 | -8.08% |
| Count | 4,909 | 4,865 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.82 | 1.65 | -9.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaworski
In regard to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts among those holding the Jaworski surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White (96.09% in 2010, down from 97.76% in 2000), there were significant increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled from 1.06% to 1.99%, while Black individuals increased from 0.12% to 0.27%. Notably, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases. The largest increase was seen in those identifying with two or more races, which rose by 64.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 96.09% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.99% | 87.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.97% | 64.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.35% | 34.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.33% | 65% |
| Black | 0.12% | 0.27% | 125% |
Jaworski 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 Jaworski is Eastern European, which comprises 41.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (23.5%) and French & German (17.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Greek & Balkan, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 41.5% |
| British & Irish | 23.5% |
| French & German | 17.4% |
| Other | 17.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Jaworski
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 Jaworski have recent ancestry locations in Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 66.70% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 65.00% |
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 58.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 54.50% |
| Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland | 54.50% |
What Jaworski 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 Jaworski is R-CTS3402, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS3402 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-L260 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Nowakowski, Zajac, Dudek, Adamczyk, Krajewski, Kwiatkowski, Michalak, Wargo, Majewski, Wilk.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Jaworski surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your 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 Jaworski 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.
"Jaworski" Surname 39.5%
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.
"Jaworski" Surname 31.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Jaworski" Surname 17.2%
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.
"Jaworski" Surname 17.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Jaworski?
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 Jaworski are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition