Find out how popular the last name Madaj is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Madaj.

Madaj, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Madaj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madaj in America

Madaj is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madaj surname appeared 206 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Madaj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madaj to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Madaj

The surname MADAJ is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Polish village of Madaje, which was located in the Masovian region of central Poland.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Madaji, Madaij, and Madaj. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions during that time period.

One of the earliest documented references to the name MADAJ can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the late 16th century. The name is mentioned in connection with a landowner from the village of Madaje.

In the 17th century, the name MADAJ gained prominence when Jan Madaj (1620-1692) became a prominent figure in the Polish military. He served as a captain in the Polish-Lithuanian army and was known for his bravery in battles against the Swedish and Ottoman forces.

Another notable bearer of the MADAJ surname was Katarzyna Madaj (1754-1818), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist. She was renowned for her charitable work and her support of education in the Masovian region.

During the 19th century, the MADAJ name spread beyond Poland as some families emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Franciszek Madaj (1835-1901), a Polish immigrant who settled in Chicago, Illinois, and became a successful businessman.

In the early 20th century, Józef Madaj (1892-1972) was a renowned Polish mathematician and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of number theory and served as a professor at the University of Warsaw.

Throughout history, the MADAJ surname has been associated with various professions, including farmers, soldiers, academics, and entrepreneurs. While the name may have experienced slight variations in spelling over time, its Polish roots and the connection to the village of Madaje have remained constant.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madaj

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Madaj.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Madaj was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Madaj has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Madaj was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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