Explore the Family Name Sadowski
The meaning of Sadowski
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called with Polish sad ‘orchard’, for example Sadowa in northeastern Poland. This surname is also established in Germany. Compare Sadoski, Sadowsky, Sadusky, and Sandusky. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Zbigniew, Zigmund, Andrzej, Zygmunt, Tadeusz, Wieslaw, Beata, Boleslaw, Czeslaw, Genowefa, Henryk.
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How common is the last name Sadowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sadowski was ranked 5202 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to rank 5804 by 2010, marking a decrease of 11.57 percent. The count of individuals with the Sadowski surname also declined from 6172 in 2000 to 5965 in 2010, showing a drop of 3.35 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of the population per 100k with this last name went down from 2.29 to 2.02 during the same period, a decrease of 11.79 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,202 | #5,804 | -11.57% |
| Count | 6,172 | 5,965 | -3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.29 | 2.02 | -11.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sadowski
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Sadowski surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade, dropping from 96.50 percent to 95.39 percent. The census also recorded growth in other ethnic identities. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.45 percent in 2000 to 0.59 percent in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.43 percent to 2.25 percent. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races also increased from 1.13 percent to 1.36 percent. On the other hand, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw decreases in their percentages.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.39% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.25% | 57.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.36% | 20.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.59% | 31.11% |
| Black | 0.29% | 0.27% | -6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.15% | -21.05% |
Sadowski 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 Sadowski is Eastern European, which comprises 37.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.4%) and French & German (17.5%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 37.9% |
| British & Irish | 25.4% |
| French & German | 17.5% |
| Other | 19.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Sadowski
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 Sadowski have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 61.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 61.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 61.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 61.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 60.70% |
What Sadowski 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 Sadowski 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-M417 and R-CTS3402, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Koval, Zalewski, Jablonski, Wojcik, Kowal, Kwiatkowski, Wargo, Baran, Zielinski, Wojciechowski.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Sadowski surname are: H1, N, 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 Sadowski 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.
"Sadowski" Surname 33.3%
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.
"Sadowski" Surname 30.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Sadowski" Surname 19.4%
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.
"Sadowski" Surname 22.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Sadowski?
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 Sadowski are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition