2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Macziewski
An occupational Polish surname from the Polish word "macz" meaning "soaking" or "steeping".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Macziewski. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Macziewski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Macziewski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Macziewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Macziewski
The surname Macziewski is of Polish origin, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "maczic," which means "to soak" or "to dip." This suggests that the name may have been derived from an occupation or trade involving soaking or dipping materials, such as dyeing or tanning.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Macziewski can be traced back to the region of Wielkopolska, located in west-central Poland. In medieval times, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or locations, and Macziewski likely followed this pattern.
One of the earliest known references to the name Macziewski can be found in the records of the Teutonic Knights, a Catholic military order that played a significant role in the history of Poland and the Baltic region. These records, dating back to the late 14th century, mention individuals with the surname Macziewski serving in various capacities within the order.
Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Maczewski, Maczovski, and Maczovsky. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual families or scribes who recorded the name.
Several notable individuals have carried the surname Macziewski throughout history. One of the most prominent was Jan Macziewski (1567-1632), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the wars against Sweden and Russia during the early 17th century. Another notable figure was Franciszek Macziewski (1718-1789), a Polish painter and architect who was active during the Baroque period.
In the 19th century, Karol Macziewski (1823-1897) was a Polish politician and journalist who played a significant role in the struggle for Polish independence from Russian rule. Józef Macziewski (1884-1945) was a Polish military officer who served in both World Wars and was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration.
More recently, Jerzy Macziewski (1915-2004) was a Polish film director and screenwriter who gained recognition for his contributions to the Polish cinema industry in the post-World War II era.
While these are just a few examples, the surname Macziewski has a rich history that spans centuries and reflects the diverse experiences and achievements of those who carried it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Macziewski
Among Census respondents with the surname Macziewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Macziewski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Macziewski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 107
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Macziewski
Macziewski appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+11 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,089 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,099 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 2,089 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,099 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Macziewski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #149,446 | -0.7% |
| Count | 111 | 110 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Macziewski bearers went from 111 to 110 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,099 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #149,446.
FAQ
Macziewski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Macziewski?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Macziewski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Macziewski?
Macziewski ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Macziewski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Macziewski.
Has Macziewski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Macziewski went from 111 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Macziewski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Macziewski, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Macziewski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Macziewski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Black (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Macziewski (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Macziewski mean?
An occupational Polish surname from the Polish word "macz" meaning "soaking" or "steeping". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Macziewski (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Macziewski?
See how common the surname Macziewski is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.