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UK surname

Adamowicz

Polish surname derived from the given name Adam, indicating the original bearer was a son of a man named Adam.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Enfield, Coventry and Amber Valley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Adamowicz is 153 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

153

2016, ranked #23,408

Peak year

2016

153 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016, ranked #23,408.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Adamowicz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Adamowicz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adamowicz 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 50 #32,658
1998 modern 50 #32,899
1999 modern 53 #32,746
2000 modern 50 #33,087
2001 modern 49 #33,048
2002 modern 52 #33,110
2003 modern 51 #33,266
2004 modern 55 #33,154
2005 modern 65 #32,387
2006 modern 84 #30,665
2007 modern 97 #29,156
2008 modern 105 #28,180
2009 modern 106 #28,666
2010 modern 127 #26,176
2011 modern 139 #24,507
2012 modern 134 #25,059
2013 modern 138 #25,020
2014 modern 149 #23,969
2015 modern 150 #23,718
2016 modern 153 #23,408

Geography

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Where Adamowicz' 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 Enfield, Coventry, Amber Valley, Liverpool and Derby. 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 Enfield 029 Enfield
2 Coventry 020 Coventry
3 Amber Valley 001 Amber Valley
4 Liverpool 038 Liverpool
5 Derby 021 Derby

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adamowicz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Adamowicz

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Adamowicz, 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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Adamowicz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Adamowicz household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Adamowicz is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Adamowicz 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

Adamowicz 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 Adamowicz 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 Adamowicz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Adamowicz

The surname Adamowicz has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 16th century. It is a patronymic name, derived from the given name Adam, which has Hebrew roots meaning "man" or "earth." The "-owicz" suffix was a common way of forming Polish surnames, indicating the son of someone named Adam.

Adamowicz is believed to have first appeared in areas of central and eastern Poland, particularly in the regions of Masovia and Podlasie. It was originally spelled in various ways, including Adamowycz, Adamowicz, and Adamovich, reflecting regional dialects and influences from neighboring languages.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Adamowicz can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of official records of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from the 16th and 17th centuries. The name appears in documents related to land ownership and legal proceedings, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname were part of the landed gentry or nobility.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Adamowicz was Tomasz Adamowicz (1720-1784), a Polish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. He studied in Rome and worked for the royal court in Warsaw, contributing to the development of Polish baroque art.

Another prominent individual was Ignacy Adamowicz (1810-1889), a Polish politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of Vilnius (then part of the Russian Empire) in the mid-19th century. He played a role in the January Uprising against Russian rule and was later exiled to Siberia for his activities.

The 19th century also saw the birth of Karol Adamowicz (1860-1935), a Polish engineer and architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Zachęta Palace, which housed the National Museum of Art.

In the early 20th century, Tadeusz Adamowicz (1901-1992) was a Polish military officer and diplomat. He served in the Polish Army during World War II and later became an ambassador for the Polish government-in-exile, representing Polish interests in various countries.

Lastly, Grzegorz Adamowicz (1965-2019) was a Polish politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of Gdańsk from 1998 until his assassination in 2019. He was known for his liberal views and efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Poland.

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FAQ

Adamowicz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Adamowicz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016. That gives Adamowicz a modern rank of #23,408.

What does the Adamowicz surname mean?

Polish surname derived from the given name Adam, indicating the original bearer was a son of a man named Adam.

What does the Adamowicz map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Adamowicz 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.