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

Majewicz, 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 Majewicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majewicz in America

Majewicz is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majewicz surname appeared 152 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 Majewicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Majewicz 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 Majewicz

The surname Majewicz originates from Poland and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "maj," meaning May, and likely referred to someone born or associated with that month. The name may also have connections to the Maia, an ancient Polish tribe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Majewicz surname appears in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of medieval Polish records dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a nobleman named Jan Majewicz, who owned land in the region of Greater Poland.

In the 16th century, the Majewicz name can be found in various Polish town and village records, including those from the towns of Krakow and Poznan. During this time, the spelling of the name varied, with forms such as Majewycz and Mayewicz appearing in historical documents.

A famous bearer of the Majewicz name was Stanislaw Majewicz (1551-1626), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish War of the early 17th century. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the conflict and is celebrated for his bravery and leadership.

Another notable figure was Jadwiga Majewicz (1698-1767), a Polish philanthropist and landowner who established several schools and hospitals in her local community. Her charitable efforts are documented in various records from the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Majewicz name gained prominence with the birth of Michal Majewicz (1815-1892), a renowned Polish painter and art professor. His works can be found in several prestigious galleries and museums throughout Poland.

Other historical figures with the Majewicz surname include Wladyslaw Majewicz (1876-1942), a Polish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) in the early 20th century, and Anna Majewicz (1901-1985), a Polish author and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and national identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majewicz

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Majewicz, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!