The Majewski Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Majewski, its origins in Poland, and the story behind a Majewski family crest.
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Origin of the Majewski name
Majewski is a Polish habitational surname from places called Majewo or Maje, perhaps from maj, "May" or "greenery". The -ewski ending marks origin from a place and was adopted by gentry. The surname is common in central and northern Poland.
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This overview covers the Majewski name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Germany and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Majewski name FAQ
What does the Majewski name mean?
From Majewo. Common variants include Majewska, Majevsky, Maj.
Where does the Majewski surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Majewski coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Majewski crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Majewski coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Rymut, Nazwiska Polaków; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).