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

Malewski, 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 Malewski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malewski in America

Malewski is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malewski surname appeared 209 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 Malewski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malewski 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 Malewski

The surname Malewski has its origins in Poland and can be traced back to the early 15th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "mały," meaning "small," combined with the suffix "-ewski," which was commonly used to denote a person's place of origin or association with a particular location.

Malewski is believed to have originated in the regions of Masovia and Greater Poland, where it was associated with various villages and towns. Variations of the name included Małewski, Małowski, and Małek, reflecting regional dialects and spelling preferences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Malewski can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of Polish royal decrees and documents from the 15th century. In 1432, a nobleman named Jan Malewski was mentioned in connection with land grants in the vicinity of Kalisz, a city in central Poland.

During the 16th century, the Malewski family gained prominence in the Krakow region, with several members serving as local officials and landowners. Notably, Piotr Malewski (1520-1589) was a respected magistrate and diplomat who represented Polish interests in negotiations with neighboring countries.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various military records, with several Malewskis serving as officers and soldiers during the Polish-Swedish Wars and the Khmelnytsky Uprising. One notable figure was Andrzej Malewski (1610-1673), a cavalry commander who participated in the Battle of Beresteczko in 1651.

The 18th century saw the rise of the Malewski family in the cultural and intellectual spheres. Jakub Malewski (1725-1798) was a renowned poet and translator, known for his contributions to the Polish Enlightenment movement. His works included translations of ancient Greek and Roman authors, as well as original poetry.

In the 19th century, the Malewski name was associated with the struggle for Polish independence. Franciszek Malewski (1810-1865) was a prominent participant in the November Uprising of 1830-1831, serving as a captain in the Polish insurgent forces.

While the Malewski surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora communities. However, it remains closely tied to its Polish heritage and the historical events and figures that have shaped its journey over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malewski

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

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

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