Explore the Family Name Wozniak
The meaning of Wozniak
1. Polish (Woźniak): derivative or patronymic from the occupational or status name term woźny ‘beadle, city official’ (see Wozny). 2. Polish (Woźniak) and Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine): derivative of Polish woźny in its original sense, ‘carrier’, from wozić ‘to carry’, hence an occupational name for a carter, driver, or coachman. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Miroslaw, Wladyslaw, Zofia, Zygmunt, Andrzej, Casimir, Dariusz, Halina, Janusz, Kazimierz, Wasyl.
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How common is the last name Wozniak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wozniak saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 3,802nd most popular surname and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 4,156 — a change of -9.31%. The total count of individuals with this surname also reduced marginally from 8,563 in 2000 to 8,526 in 2010, representing a -0.43% change. The proportion of individuals bearing the Wozniak name per 100,000 people also decreased from 3.17 to 2.89.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,802 | #4,156 | -9.31% |
| Count | 8,563 | 8,526 | -0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.17 | 2.89 | -8.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wozniak
The ethnicity breakdown of those with the Wozniak surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority—97.24% in 2000 which slightly decreased to 96.27% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic or Latino from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those who identify as two or more races both saw minor increases, 0.40% to 0.41% and 0.98% to 1.08% respectively. On the other hand, those identifying as Black experienced a decrease from 0.22% in 2000 to 0.18% in 2010. Lastly, there was a significant rise in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers, increasing from 0.13% to 0.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.27% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.86% | 80.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.08% | 10.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.41% | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0.2% | 53.85% |
| Black | 0.22% | 0.18% | -18.18% |
Wozniak 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 Wozniak is Eastern European, which comprises 41.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (26.3%) and French & German (19.2%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Greek & Balkan, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 41.2% |
| British & Irish | 26.3% |
| French & German | 19.2% |
| Other | 13.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Wozniak
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 Wozniak 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 | 63.60% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 63.10% |
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 63.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 58.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 58.50% |
What Wozniak 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 Wozniak 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-Y2905 and R-L260, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Szymanski, Zielinski, Mazur, Nowak, Lewandowski, Wisniewski, Kasper, Kowalski, Novak, Huebner.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Wozniak surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Wozniak 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.
"Wozniak" Surname 47.1%
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.
"Wozniak" Surname 24.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Wozniak" Surname 20.4%
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.
"Wozniak" Surname 13.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Wozniak?
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 Wozniak are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition