Majewski
A Polish surname usually meaning “from Majew” or “of Majów,” ultimately tied to a place-name rather than a personal trait.
The #6,609 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 60,231 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Majewski is a Polish habitational surname formed with the adjectival suffix -ski, which typically meant “from” or “belonging to” a place. It most likely points to a place called Majew, Majów, or a similar toponym built on the root maj-, which can be connected with the month of May or with a personal name in older Slavic naming patterns. In practice, surnames of this type often began as identifiers for families associated with an estate, village, or manor.
History
As with many Polish surnames ending in -ski, Majewski was originally associated with the gentry or with people linked to a named place, but over time it spread much more broadly across social classes. It is common in Poland and also appears in Polish diaspora communities in North America and elsewhere. American census frequency reflects that later migration and settlement history.
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Fun fact
In Polish naming tradition, surnames ending in -ski are often comparable to English “of X” or French “de X,” though many later became common beyond the nobility.