2000
#43,798
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 464
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Mazeika
Of Lithuanian origin, potentially derived from the word "mazas" meaning "small".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 555 Americans carry the last name Mazeika. That puts it at #47,272 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 617,575 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mazeika 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
555
1 in 617,575
Census rank
#47,272
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
484
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 484 bearers of the surname Mazeika in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 47272nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazeika, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mazeika
The surname MAZEIKA has its origins in Lithuania, a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. The name dates back to the 15th century and is believed to be derived from the Lithuanian word "mazas," meaning small or little. It is likely that the name was originally given as a descriptive nickname to someone of small stature or a younger sibling in a family.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MAZEIKA surname can be found in the 16th-century Lithuanian Metrica, a collection of official documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The name appears in various spelling variations, such as Mazeyka, Mazeyko, and Mazeykas, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings during that time period.
In the 17th century, the MAZEIKA name was associated with several notable figures in Lithuanian history. One such individual was Jonas Mazeika (1609-1679), a prominent military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's wars against Sweden and Russia.
Another notable bearer of the MAZEIKA name was Antanas Mazeika (1718-1799), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and schools in the Vilnius region of modern-day Lithuania.
As the MAZEIKA surname spread throughout Lithuania and beyond, it also became associated with various place names. For example, the village of Mazeikiai in western Lithuania is believed to have been named after the MAZEIKA family who once owned land in the area.
In the 19th century, the MAZEIKA name gained international recognition with the birth of Adomas Mazeika (1858-1927), a Lithuanian-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the Lithuanian community in the United States.
Another notable figure with the MAZEIKA surname was Jonas Mazeika (1892-1976), a Lithuanian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Lithuania in the 1920s.
Throughout its history, the MAZEIKA surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and political leaders. While its origins can be traced back to the 15th century in Lithuania, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse experiences of those who carry it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mazeika
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazeika, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Mazeika 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 Mazeika surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 458
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 13
- Two or more races2.1% · 10
- Black or African American0.4% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mazeika
Mazeika 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
#42,237
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 514
+50 bearers (+10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Up 1,561 places
2020
#47,272
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 484
-30 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Down 5,035 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #43,798 | 464 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #42,237 | 514 | 0.17 | +50 bearers (+10.8%) | Up 1,561 places |
| 2020 | #47,272 | 484 | 0.16 | -30 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 5,035 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 Mazeika 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 | #42,237 | #47,272 | -11.9% |
| Count | 514 | 484 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.16 | -4.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mazeika bearers went from 514 to 484 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 5,035 positions in the national ranking, going from #42,237 to #47,272.
FAQ
Mazeika surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mazeika?
Name Census estimates that about 555 living Americans carry the surname Mazeika. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 617,575 residents.
How common is Mazeika?
Mazeika ranks #47,272 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.16 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 484 people with the surname Mazeika. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (555), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.16 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 Mazeika.
Has Mazeika become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mazeika went from 514 recorded bearers to 484. That is a decrease of 30 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #42,237 to #47,272.
What does the Census say about the background of Mazeika?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazeika, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Mazeika in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (458 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mazeika appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Mazeika (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 Mazeika mean?
Of Lithuanian origin, potentially derived from the word "mazas" meaning "small". 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 Mazeika (0.16 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 many people have the surname Mazeika?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.