MADEJA
Madeja
Origin and Meaning
Madeja is a Polish surname that is of occupational origin, derived from the Polish word "madej" which means a ticket controller or a person who checks and validates tickets, particularly on public transport. The surname likely originated among workers in the transport industry in Poland.
Distribution
The surname Madeja has a relatively rare presence in the United Kingdom. It is more commonly found in Poland and among the Polish diaspora in other countries.
Famous Individuals
As the surname Madeja is relatively obscure, there are no well-known public figures or historical figures associated with it at a global level.
There are approximately 19 people named Madeja in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Madeja.