About Mazepa
The surname Mazepa is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "mazepa," meaning "wasp" in Ukrainian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wasp, such as agility, quickness, or a sharp temper. Over time, the surname Mazepa became associated with the influential Mazepa family in Ukraine, particularly Ivan Mazepa, a prominent Hetman of the Ukrainian Cossacks in the late 17th century. Today, the surname Mazepa is still found predominantly in Ukraine and is often associated with Ukrainian heritage and history.
The surname Mazepa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mazepa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Mazepa is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mazepa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mazepa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.