Explore the Family Name Lewandowski
The meaning of Lewandowski
Polish: possibly a derivative of the word lewanda, lawenda ‘lavender’ or geographical name Levant (compare personal name Levant). It is unlikely that it originated from the placename Lewandów, now part of Warsaw, since it was established only in the 19th century, while the surname was recorded for the first time in the 17th century. This surname is also established in Germany. Compare Levandowski, Levandoski, Levendusky, and Lewandoski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Andrzej, Danuta, Krzysztof, Zygmunt, Benedykt, Janusz, Stanislaw, Witold, Zdzislaw, Zyg, Bogdan.
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How common is the last name Lewandowski in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lewandowski has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 2794 in popularity, with a count of 11,822 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had shifted to 3110, representing an 11.31% decrease in its relative popularity. The total number of individuals with the surname also fell by 2.07%, from 11,822 in 2000 to 11,577 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Lewandowski per 100k people dropped by 10.5%, from 4.38 in 2000 to 3.92 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,794 | #3,110 | -11.31% |
| Count | 11,822 | 11,577 | -2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.38 | 3.92 | -10.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewandowski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the distribution of the Lewandowski surname among different ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (97.29% in 2000 and 95.59% in 2010), there was a notable increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic (from 0.99% to 2.06%), Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.34% to 0.54%), and Black (from 0.25% to 0.41%). The percentage of Lewandowskis reporting two or more races also increased slightly, from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a modest rise, from 0.19% to 0.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 95.59% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.06% | 108.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.18% | 26.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.54% | 58.82% |
| Black | 0.25% | 0.41% | 64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.22% | 15.79% |
Lewandowski 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 Lewandowski is Eastern European, which comprises 39.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.9%) and French & German (21.1%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Korean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 39.9% |
| British & Irish | 22.9% |
| French & German | 21.1% |
| Other | 16.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Lewandowski
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 Lewandowski have recent ancestry locations in Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 66.80% |
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 64.10% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 59.50% |
| Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland | 58.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 52.50% |
What Lewandowski 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 Lewandowski is R-L1029, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L1029 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS3402 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Zielinski, Mazur, Wisniewski, Nowak, Novak, Kowalski, Urban, Jankowski, Wozniak, Toth.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lewandowski surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Lewandowski 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.
"Lewandowski" Surname 44.0%
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.
"Lewandowski" Surname 41.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lewandowski" Surname 18.3%
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.
"Lewandowski" Surname 22.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lewandowski?
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 Lewandowski are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition