Mazur History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Mazur family

The surname Mazur was first found in Holland, where the name Mazur and Mazure became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province, including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Mazur family

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Mazur Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mazur, Mazure, de Mazure, de Mazur and others.

Early Notables of the Mazur family

the Mazure family of North Holland

Mazur Ranking

In the United States, the name Mazur is the 5,612^nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Mazur is ranked the 6,274^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Mazur migration to the United States +

Katarzyna Mazur, aged 44, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship “Estonia” 3
Matya Mazur, aged 52, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship “Majestic” 3

Mazur Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Louis Mazur, aged 22, Austrian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship “Oneida” in 1845 3
Franz Mazur, aged 28, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship “Teutonia” in 1866 3
Valentin Mazur, aged 29, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship “Charlotte” in 1868 3
Wilhelm Mazur, aged 36, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship “Columbus” in 1871 3
Stanislaus Mazur, aged 26, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship “America” in 1874 3
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Mazur migration to Canada +

Mazur Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Tekla Mazur, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1897
Tillie Mazur, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1897
Wincenty Mazur, who landed in Quebec in 1897
Maria Mazur, who arrived in Canada in 1898
Joseph Mazur, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1899
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Mazur migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Mazur Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Andrzej Mazur, aged 37, Polish settler who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship “Friedeburg” in 1875
Anna Mazur, aged 35, Polish settler who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship “Friedeburg” in 1875
Maria Mazur, aged 5, Polish settler who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship “Friedeburg” in 1875
Julia Mazur, aged 9 months, Polish settler who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship “Friedeburg” in 1875

Contemporary Notables of the name Mazur (post 1700) +

Adam McKinnlee Mazur (b. 2001), American professional baseball pitcher
Steve Theodore Mazur (b. 1977), American guitarist
Ruby Mazur, American artist who has created the cover art of over 3,000 albums for artists including The Rolling Stones, B.B. King, Sarah Vaughn, Elton John and Ray Charles
Marilyn Mazur (1955-2025), American-born Danish percussionist
Mark J. Mazur, American economist who formerly served as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy
Mary Mazur, American producer
Michael Burton Mazur (1935-2009), American artist in printmaker, painter, and sculptor
John Edward Mazur (1930-2013), American gridiron football player and coach
Joseph C. Mazur (b. 1942), American Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Marlboro College, in Marlboro, Vermont
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Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Ellis Island Passenger Search (Retrieved 24th October 2022).https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/