Where Does the Maciej Surname Come From?

Maciej is an established spelling of the Polish surname Maciejewski. The name is habitational, pointing to “From Maciejewo (Maciej's place)”.

How the spelling arose

Records show Maciej as one of the forms Maciejewski took over time. Other spellings include Maciejewska and Maciejowski.

Arms associated with the name

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