Mazursky
A surname derived from the Polish region of Mazuria or relating to Mazur ethnicity.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Mazursky. That puts it at #151,532 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mazursky surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#151,532
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Mazursky in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151532nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazursky, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mazursky
The surname Mazursky is of Polish origin, derived from the region of Mazuria, a historical land in northeastern Poland. It is thought to have originated around the 14th century, when surnames were becoming more prevalent in this area.
The name Mazursky is believed to be derived from the Polish word "Mazur," which referred to the Masurian people who inhabited the Masuria region. This region was known for its unique culture, language, and traditions that were distinct from the rest of Poland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazursky can be found in the "Akta Grodzkie i Ziemskie" (Court and Land Records) from the 16th century, which documented legal proceedings and property transactions in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
In the 17th century, the name Mazursky appeared in the "Metryka Koronna" (Crown Metrica), a collection of official documents from the Kingdom of Poland. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname had established themselves as prominent members of society during this period.
Notable individuals with the surname Mazursky include:
1. Paul Mazursky (1930-2014), an American film director, screenwriter, and actor known for films like "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" and "An Unmarried Woman."
2. Mikhail Mazursky (1888-1939), a Soviet military leader who played a significant role in the Russian Civil War and the early years of the Soviet Union.
3. Anna Mazurska (1892-1979), a Polish actress and theater director who was a pioneer of the Polish avant-garde theater movement in the early 20th century.
4. Zygmunt Mazurski (1916-1989), a Polish painter and graphic artist known for his abstract and surrealist works, as well as his contributions to the Polish poster art movement.
5. Bronisław Mazurski (1874-1939), a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early radio technology and telecommunications.
While the name Mazursky has its roots in the Masuria region of Poland, over time, it has spread to other parts of the world as individuals with this surname migrated and settled in different countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mazursky
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazursky, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Mazursky bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Mazursky surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0%
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mazursky
FAQ
Mazursky surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Mazursky?
The surname Mazursky holds position #151,532 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 137 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Mazursky surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazursky, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.