Explore the Family Name Majewski
The meaning of Majewski
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Majewo. 2. Jewish (from Poland): surname adopted with reference to the month of May, Polish maj, assimilated to the Polish surname (see May). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Janusz, Jerzy, Zbigniew, Andrzej, Tadeusz, Jacek, Krzysztof, Mariusz, Stanislaw, Zofia, Bronislawa.
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How common is the last name Majewski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Majewski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 6176th in popularity but dropped to 6609th position by 2010, a decrease of approximately 7.01%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable during this period, increasing slightly from 5,109 to 5,126. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by nearly 8%, from 1.89 to 1.74.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,176 | #6,609 | -7.01% |
| Count | 5,109 | 5,126 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.89 | 1.74 | -7.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Majewski
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Majewski also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a noticeable increase in the representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics between 2000 and 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders rose from 0.25% to 0.62% (148% change), while Hispanics increased from 1.14% to 1.83% (a 60.53% change). The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a minor increase, from 1.04% to 1.09%. However, there was a slight reduction in those identifying as white, from 97.16% to 96.10%. Meanwhile, representation from Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.1% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.83% | 60.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.09% | 4.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.62% | 148% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.1% | 0% | 0% |
Majewski 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 Majewski is Eastern European, which comprises 39.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (26.1%) and French & German (21.1%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 39.2% |
| British & Irish | 26.1% |
| French & German | 21.1% |
| Other | 13.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Majewski
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 Majewski have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Poland, and United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 59.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 59.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 58.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 58.30% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 58.30% |
What Majewski 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 Majewski is R-L260, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L260 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS3402 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Wilk, Sadowski, Zielinski, Zalewski, Kwiatkowski, Gregor, Kasper, Baran, Nowakowski, Mazur.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Majewski surname are: J1c, H, H1. 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 Majewski 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.
"Majewski" Surname 46.8%
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.
"Majewski" Surname 34.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Majewski" Surname 22.4%
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.
"Majewski" Surname 20.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Majewski?
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 Majewski are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition