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UK surname

Maciejewski

A Polish toponymic surname derived from the place name Maciejewice, meaning "son of Maciej" or "Matthias."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Amber Valley, Cherwell and Worcester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maciejewski is 267 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

267

2016, ranked #16,054

Peak year

2016

267 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 267 in 2016, ranked #16,054.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Maciejewski surname distribution map

The map shows where the Maciejewski surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Maciejewski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Maciejewski over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 81 #29,436
1998 modern 88 #29,131
1999 modern 85 #29,578
2000 modern 97 #28,142
2001 modern 100 #27,402
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 104 #27,101
2004 modern 111 #26,293
2005 modern 129 #23,963
2006 modern 158 #21,229
2007 modern 176 #20,028
2008 modern 201 #18,584
2009 modern 216 #18,120
2010 modern 231 #17,711
2011 modern 224 #17,891
2012 modern 254 #16,328
2013 modern 254 #16,603
2014 modern 259 #16,509
2015 modern 260 #16,361
2016 modern 267 #16,054

Geography

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Where Maciejewskis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Amber Valley, Cherwell, Worcester and Waltham Forest. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Amber Valley 013 Amber Valley
2 Amber Valley 012 Amber Valley
3 Cherwell 011 Cherwell
4 Worcester 006 Worcester
5 Waltham Forest 025 Waltham Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Maciejewski

These lists show first names that appear often with the Maciejewski surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Maciejewski

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Maciejewski, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Maciejewski surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Maciejewski household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Maciejewski is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Maciejewski is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Maciejewski falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Maciejewski is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Maciejewski, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Maciejewski

The surname MACIEJEWSKI is of Polish origin, derived from the given name Maciej, the Polish form of the biblical name Matthew. The surname emerged in the 12th century and is associated with the historic regions of Greater Poland and Masovia.

The name MACIEJEWSKI is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Maciej." It was formed by adding the Slavic possessive suffix "-ewski" to the personal name Maciej. This naming convention was common in medieval Poland, as surnames were often derived from the father's given name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MACIEJEWSKI can be found in the Tarnowskie Gory town records from 1564, which mention a certain Jan MACIEJEWSKI. Another notable early reference is in the Kazimierz parish records from 1598, where a Maciej MACIEJEWSKI is listed.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the MACIEJEWSKI surname was most prevalent in the Poznan and Warsaw regions, reflecting the areas where the name originated. Over time, bearers of the surname dispersed throughout Poland and beyond, as families migrated or fled conflicts.

Notable individuals with the surname MACIEJEWSKI throughout history include:

1. Waclaw MACIEJEWSKI (1624-1675), a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought against Swedish and Russian forces during the Deluge. 2. Ignacy MACIEJEWSKI (1835-1901), a Polish architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Zacheta Gallery. 3. Kazimierz MACIEJEWSKI (1873-1942), a Polish linguist and Slavist, known for his work on the history of the Polish language. 4. Wladyslaw MACIEJEWSKI (1892-1938), a Polish painter and art professor, famous for his landscapes and portraits. 5. Janusz MACIEJEWSKI (1933-2018), a Polish film director and screenwriter, best known for his acclaimed film "Vampire Night Orgy" (1967).

The surname MACIEJEWSKI has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as the village of Maciejewice in the Masovian Voivodeship, and the town of Maciejowka in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Maciejewski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Maciejewski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 267 in 2016. That gives Maciejewski a modern rank of #16,054.

What does the Maciejewski surname mean?

A Polish toponymic surname derived from the place name Maciejewice, meaning "son of Maciej" or "Matthias."

What does the Maciejewski map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Maciejewski bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.