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

Majeske, 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 Majeske surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majeske in America

Majeske is the 45740th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majeske surname appeared 467 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 Majeske.

We can also compare 2010 data for Majeske 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 Majeske

The surname MAJESKE is of Polish origin, derived from the word "mažeika," which means "little one" or "small one" in the Polish language. This name first appeared in historical records around the 16th century in the regions of Masovia and Greater Poland.

The name MAJESKE is believed to have evolved from the old Polish name "Małżyk," which was a diminutive form of the name "Małż" or "Małż." This name was commonly used as a nickname for a small person or a child. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name changed, resulting in the modern form of MAJESKE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAJESKE can be found in the Metryka Koronna (Crown Metrica), a collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the 16th century. This record mentions a person named Jan Majeske, who was a landowner in the village of Brudzeń in the Masovian region.

During the 18th century, the name MAJESKE appeared in the parish records of the village of Gostynin, located in central Poland. One notable individual from this time period was Maciej Majeske (1725-1798), a farmer and landowner who was known for his contributions to the local community.

In the 19th century, the MAJESKE name gained prominence in the city of Łódź, which was a major textile center in the Russian Empire. Józef Majeske (1841-1912) was a successful textile manufacturer and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the city's industrial development.

Another notable individual with the surname MAJESKE was Tomasz Majeske (1872-1945), a Polish artist and painter who was known for his landscape and portrait paintings. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe during the early 20th century.

Stanisław Majeske (1906-1987) was a Polish writer and poet who gained recognition for his contributions to the Polish literary scene in the mid-20th century. His poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

While the MAJESKE surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the name remains closely tied to its Polish heritage and continues to be a source of cultural identity for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majeske

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

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

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