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Majewski

A Polish habitational surname derived from place names meaning "of Majew," referring to someone from any of several places called Majew.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Majewski surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 507, ranked #9,897, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Invergordon, Enfield and Pembrokeshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Majewski is 507 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 16800.0%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

507

2016, ranked #9,897

Peak year

2016

507 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Majewski had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 507 in 2016, ranked #9,897.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Majewski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Majewski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Majewski 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 9 #33,154
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1997 modern 124 #23,669
1998 modern 134 #23,202
1999 modern 137 #23,083
2000 modern 126 #24,220
2001 modern 130 #23,457
2002 modern 146 #22,302
2003 modern 153 #21,406
2004 modern 172 #20,008
2005 modern 204 #17,893
2006 modern 270 #14,923
2007 modern 322 #13,382
2008 modern 365 #12,308
2009 modern 368 #12,476
2010 modern 429 #11,324
2011 modern 391 #12,062
2012 modern 443 #10,796
2013 modern 474 #10,421
2014 modern 498 #10,102
2015 modern 505 #9,933
2016 modern 507 #9,897

Geography

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Where Majewskis 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 Invergordon, Enfield, Pembrokeshire, Nottingham and Brent. 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 Invergordon Highland
2 Enfield 028 Enfield
3 Pembrokeshire 012 Pembrokeshire
4 Nottingham 018 Nottingham
5 Brent 014 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Majewski

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Majewski

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Majewski, 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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Majewski surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Majewski household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Majewski is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Majewski 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Majewski 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 Majewski is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Majewski

The surname Majewski is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name derives from the Polish word "maj," meaning "May," and likely referred to someone born or associated with that month.

Majewski is a toponymic surname, meaning it originated from a place name. It is believed to have originated in the village of Majew or Majowice, located in central Poland. These place names are derived from the personal name "Maj" or "Majek," which was a diminutive form of the name "Maciej" (Matthew).

In the 14th century, there are records of a noble family called "de Majew" residing in the village of the same name. This suggests that the Majewski surname was initially used by members of this noble family or their servants and retainers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Majewski surname can be found in a 1466 document from the town of Płock, where a man named Paweł Majewski is mentioned. Another early reference is from 1510, in the records of the city of Kraków, where a certain Jan Majewski is listed.

Over the centuries, the Majewski surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Jan Majewski (c. 1550-1615), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars. 2. Franciszek Majewski (1765-1838), a Polish painter and art teacher who worked in Warsaw. 3. Aleksander Majewski (1891-1972), a Polish engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of radio technology. 4. Tadeusz Majewski (1918-2004), a Polish actor and director, best known for his roles in films such as "The Deluge" (1974) and "The Promised Land" (1975). 5. Leszek Majewski (born 1953), a Polish film director and screenwriter, known for films like "The Mill and the Cross" (2011) and "Field of Dogs" (2014).

While the Majewski surname is most commonly found in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to emigration. However, it remains strongly associated with its Polish roots and the historical regions where it originated.

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1881 census detail

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Majewski families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Majewski surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 2 Majewskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.84x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 6.84x
Surrey 1 7.03x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 2 Majewskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 121.95x.

Place Total Index
Hackney London 2 121.95x
Shalford 1 5000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Majewski surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 1
Mina 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Majewski surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Jacob 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Majewski households.

FAQ

Majewski surname: questions and answers

How common was the Majewski surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Majewski surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Majewski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 507 in 2016. That gives Majewski a modern rank of #9,897.

What does the Majewski surname mean?

A Polish habitational surname derived from place names meaning "of Majew," referring to someone from any of several places called Majew.

What does the Majewski map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Majewski 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.