Explore the Family Name Nowicki
The meaning of Nowicki
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from a place called Nowica or Nowice, based on the adjective nowy ‘new’. Compare Novicki. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Stanislaw, Bogdan, Jadwiga, Ryszard, Witold, Zdzislaw, Zigmund, Alojzy, Arkadiusz, Ewa, Franciszek.
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How common is the last name Nowicki in the United States?
The surname Nowicki, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 5,339th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 5,727th position, representing a 7.27% drop. Despite this slip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Nowicki surname increased slightly from 6,009 to 6,056, an increase of 0.78%. However, the proportion of Nowickis per 100,000 people decreased by 8.07%, reflecting the growth in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,339 | #5,727 | -7.27% |
| Count | 6,009 | 6,056 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.23 | 2.05 | -8.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nowicki
The ethnicity breakdown for the Nowicki surname, also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people carrying the Nowicki surname identified as White, although this proportion dropped slightly from 97% to 96.12% over the decade. Among other ethnic identities, the most significant change was observed in the Hispanic category, which saw a substantial increase of 76.70%, albeit from a relatively small base. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, rising by 21.43% and 21.21% respectively. There was a minor increase in the proportion identifying as Black (8.33%), while the proportion identifying as two or more races decreased by 7.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.12% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.82% | 76.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.02% | -7.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.51% | 21.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0.4% | 21.21% |
| Black | 0.12% | 0.13% | 8.33% |
Nowicki 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 Nowicki is Eastern European, which comprises 43.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (24.0%) and French & German (17.8%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Finnish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 43.2% |
| British & Irish | 24.0% |
| French & German | 17.8% |
| Other | 15.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Nowicki
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 Nowicki 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 | 65.30% |
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 63.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 61.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 61.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 61.30% |
What Nowicki 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 Nowicki 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-L260 and R-CTS3402, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Jablonski, Zak, Wojciechowski, Baran, Zielinski, Zalewski, Mazur, Wisniewski, Kasper, Nowak.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Nowicki surname are: H1, H, J1. 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 Nowicki 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.
"Nowicki" Surname 42.6%
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.
"Nowicki" Surname 47.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Nowicki" Surname 23.5%
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.
"Nowicki" Surname 15.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Nowicki?
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 Nowicki are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition