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UK surname

Adamek

Derived from the given name Adam, which originated from the Hebrew word for "man" or "earthling."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Suffolk Coastal, Redcar and Cleveland and Luton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Adamek is 171 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

171

2016, ranked #21,726

Peak year

2016

171 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016, ranked #21,726.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Adamek surname distribution map

The map shows where the Adamek surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Adamek surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adamek over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 67 #30,915
1998 modern 65 #31,477
1999 modern 61 #31,971
2000 modern 62 #31,939
2001 modern 65 #31,501
2002 modern 74 #31,048
2003 modern 70 #31,486
2004 modern 76 #31,125
2005 modern 84 #30,359
2006 modern 99 #28,453
2007 modern 99 #28,852
2008 modern 104 #28,341
2009 modern 129 #25,314
2010 modern 139 #24,688
2011 modern 129 #25,673
2012 modern 154 #22,870
2013 modern 156 #23,004
2014 modern 166 #22,277
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 171 #21,726

Geography

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Where Adameks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Suffolk Coastal, Redcar and Cleveland, Luton, Swale and Charnwood. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Suffolk Coastal 005 Suffolk Coastal
2 Redcar and Cleveland 006 Redcar and Cleveland
3 Luton 001 Luton
4 Swale 016 Swale
5 Charnwood 007 Charnwood

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adamek

These lists show first names that appear often with the Adamek surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Adamek

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Adamek, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Adamek surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Adamek household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Adamek is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Adamek is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Adamek falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Adamek is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Adamek, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Adamek

The surname Adamek originates from Poland and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Polish word "Adam", which was a popular personal name given to boys in medieval times, originating from the Hebrew name "Adam" meaning "earth" or "red earth". The suffix "-ek" is a common Polish diminutive, suggesting the name was initially a nickname meaning "little Adam".

The earliest recorded instance of the Adamek surname appears in a 13th-century Polish tax register, which lists a man named Jan Adamek residing in the village of Krakow. During this period, surnames were becoming more widespread among the general population, often derived from a person's given name, occupation, or place of origin.

In the late 14th century, the Adamek name can be found in historical records from the town of Bydgoszcz, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of northern Poland. These records mention a landowner named Mikołaj Adamek, who was involved in a dispute over property boundaries.

One notable bearer of the Adamek surname was Jan Adamek (c. 1570-1639), a Polish philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Krakow. He authored several influential works on logic and metaphysics, and his teachings contributed to the intellectual development of Renaissance-era Poland.

During the 17th century, the Adamek name appears in historical documents from the Silesian region, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. A prominent figure from this time was Andrzej Adamek (1620-1689), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital and orphanage in the city of Wrocław.

Another notable figure was Józef Adamek (1776-1847), a Polish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of colonel and was awarded the prestigious Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration, for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the Adamek surname can be found in records from the Galicia region, which was then part of the Austrian Empire. One notable individual was Franciszek Adamek (1845-1922), a Polish painter and art educator who taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow and helped shape the development of Polish Impressionism.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Adamek surname: questions and answers

How common is the Adamek surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016. That gives Adamek a modern rank of #21,726.

What does the Adamek surname mean?

Derived from the given name Adam, which originated from the Hebrew word for "man" or "earthling."

What does the Adamek map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Adamek bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.