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

Majek, 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 Majek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majek in America

Majek is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majek surname appeared 129 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 Majek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Majek 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 Majek

The surname Majek has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "majek," which means a small landowner or a farmer. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Silesia and Pomerania, where small agricultural communities thrived.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Majek can be found in a manuscript from the Cistercian monastery in Lubiąż, dated 1487. The document mentions a certain Jakub Majek, who was a tenant farmer in the village of Lubiąż.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Majek appeared in various historical records, including land deeds, tax registers, and parish records. It was often associated with families who owned or worked on small farms or parcels of land in rural areas.

In the 18th century, the Majek surname gained prominence with the birth of Jan Majek (1701-1773), a renowned Polish mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and is considered one of the pioneers of modern astronomy in Poland.

Another notable figure with the surname Majek was Michał Majek (1819-1892), a Polish artist and painter who specialized in portraiture and historical scenes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Poland, and he is regarded as one of the most influential Polish painters of the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the Majek surname continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Józef Majek (1908-1991), a Polish actor and theater director who played a pivotal role in the development of modern Polish theater.

The surname Majek has also been linked to various place names and variations in spelling over the centuries. For instance, the village of Majki in the Warmian-Masurian region of Poland is believed to have derived its name from the Majek surname, indicating the presence of families with this surname in the area.

Throughout its history, the surname Majek has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, landowners, artists, scientists, and performers. While its origins can be traced back to rural Poland, the name has since spread across the country and beyond, carrying with it a rich heritage and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majek

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

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 Majek 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 Majek 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 Majek was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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