2000
#93,427
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 182
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Majchrowicz
A Polish surname likely derived from a personal name or nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 218 Americans carry the last name Majchrowicz. That puts it at #101,282 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,572,268 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Majchrowicz 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
218
1 in 1,572,268
Census rank
#101,282
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
190
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 190 bearers of the surname Majchrowicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 101282nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Majchrowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.6%) and Black (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Majchrowicz
The surname MAJCHROWICZ has its origins in Poland, traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "majcher," which means a craftsman or artisan, particularly one who specialized in woodworking or carpentry. Over time, the suffix "-owicz" was added, indicating a patronymic form, referring to the son or descendant of a majcher.
In the early days, surnames were often based on occupations, and the name MAJCHROWICZ would have been associated with families involved in the woodworking trade. Some variations of the spelling include MAJCHROWIC, MAJCHROWYCZ, and MAJCHEROWICZ, reflecting regional dialects and phonetic adaptations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAJCHROWICZ can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a series of old Polish records dating back to the 16th century. These records documented legal transactions, property ownership, and official appointments, providing valuable insights into the lives of families bearing this surname.
Notable individuals with the MAJCHROWICZ surname include Jan Majchrowicz (1590-1653), a prominent wood carver and sculptor who contributed to the intricate decorations of various churches and monasteries in Krakow and its surrounding areas. Another figure of note was Katarzyna Majchrowicz (1745-1810), a skilled weaver and textile artisan whose works were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.
In the 19th century, Franciszek Majchrowicz (1820-1892) gained recognition as a talented cabinet maker, creating exquisite furniture pieces that are now displayed in several museums across Poland. Józef Majchrowicz (1875-1945) was a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several landmark buildings in Warsaw and Lodz.
One of the most prominent figures with this surname was Maria Majchrowicz (1912-1995), a celebrated writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, resilience, and the human condition. Her literary contributions earned her numerous accolades and a place in Poland's literary canon.
While the name MAJCHROWICZ may have evolved over time and dispersed across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the skilled artisans and craftsmen who played a vital role in shaping the cultural fabric of Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Majchrowicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Majchrowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.6%) and Black (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Majchrowicz 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 Majchrowicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.7% · 180
- Two or more races1.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.1% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Majchrowicz
Majchrowicz 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
#96,368
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 189
+7 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 2,941 places
2020
#101,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 190
+1 bearers (+0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 4,914 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #93,427 | 182 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #96,368 | 189 | 0.06 | +7 bearers (+3.8%) | Down 2,941 places |
| 2020 | #101,282 | 190 | 0.06 | +1 bearers (+0.5%) | Down 4,914 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 Majchrowicz 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 | #96,368 | #101,282 | -5.1% |
| Count | 189 | 190 | 0.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 5.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Majchrowicz bearers went from 189 to 190 (+0.5% change). The surname moved down 4,914 positions in the national ranking, going from #96,368 to #101,282.
FAQ
Majchrowicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Majchrowicz?
Name Census estimates that about 218 living Americans carry the surname Majchrowicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,572,268 residents.
How common is Majchrowicz?
Majchrowicz ranks #101,282 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 190 people with the surname Majchrowicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (218), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Majchrowicz.
Has Majchrowicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Majchrowicz went from 189 recorded bearers to 190. That is an increase of 1 (+0.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #96,368 to #101,282.
What does the Census say about the background of Majchrowicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Majchrowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.6%) and Black (1.1%). 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 Majchrowicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (180 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Majchrowicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.7%), Two or More Races (1.6%), Black (1.1%). 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 Majchrowicz (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 Majchrowicz mean?
A Polish surname likely derived from a personal name or nickname. 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 Majchrowicz (0.06 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 Majchrowicz?
Want to know how many people have the surname Majchrowicz? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.