Explore the Family Name Zielinski
The meaning of Zielinski
1. Polish (Zieliński): from a derivative of zielony ‘green’, in various senses, or possibly zioło ‘herb’. It seems primarily to have been a nickname for a person with a sickly ‘greenish’ complexion. It may also have been a nickname for someone who habitually dressed in green or who was ‘green’ in the sense of being immature or inexperienced. This surname (in any of the possible senses; see also 2 below) is also found in Germany. 2. Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Zieliński): habitational name for someone from any of the many places called with Polish zielony ‘green’, for example Zielin, Zielenec, or Zielińce. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Bogdan, Janina, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Andrzej, Jerzy, Jozef, Kazimierz, Zbigniew, Zdzislaw, Beata.
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How common is the last name Zielinski in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zielinski saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 3014th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 3256th position, marking a decrease of 8.03%. However, the count of individuals with the Zielinski surname actually increased slightly during this period, from 11,024 to 11,087, a growth of about 0.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.07%, from 4.09 to 3.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,014 | #3,256 | -8.03% |
| Count | 11,024 | 11,087 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.09 | 3.76 | -8.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zielinski
The ethnicity associated with Zielinskis also showed some shifts over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 1.30% from 97.08% in 2000 to 95.82% in 2010. The percentage of Zielinskis identifying as Hispanic, on the other hand, more than doubled, increasing by 103.77% from 1.06% to 2.16%. Small increases were also seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (up by 52.94% to 0.52%) and Black (up by 22.22% to 0.33%). Meanwhile, the percentage of Zielinskis of two or more ethnic identities decreased slightly by 8.04% to 1.03%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native marginally increased by 7.69% to 0.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.82% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.16% | 103.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.03% | -8.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.52% | 52.94% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0.33% | 22.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0.14% | 7.69% |
Zielinski 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 Zielinski is Eastern European, which comprises 41.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (23.5%) and French & German (19.7%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 41.0% |
| British & Irish | 23.5% |
| French & German | 19.7% |
| Other | 15.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Zielinski
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 Zielinski have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Poland, and United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 60.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 59.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 59.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 59.00% |
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 59.00% |
What Zielinski 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 Zielinski 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-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mazur, Wisniewski, Novak, Nowak, Lewandowski, Kaminski, Urban, Kowalski, Szymanski, Baran.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Zielinski 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 Zielinski 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.
"Zielinski" Surname 48.0%
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.
"Zielinski" Surname 30.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Zielinski" Surname 24.1%
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.
"Zielinski" Surname 18.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Zielinski?
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 Zielinski are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition