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UK surname

Adamski

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

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Adamski surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 246, ranked #16,993, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees, Brighton and Hove and Scarborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Adamski is 249 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8100.0%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

246

2016, ranked #16,993

Peak year

2015

249 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Adamski had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 246 in 2016, ranked #16,993.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Adamski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Adamski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Adamski 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
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 81 #29,436
1998 modern 88 #29,131
1999 modern 86 #29,496
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 80 #29,945
2002 modern 93 #28,920
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 88 #29,758
2005 modern 121 #24,947
2006 modern 138 #23,156
2007 modern 168 #20,634
2008 modern 172 #20,523
2009 modern 198 #19,145
2010 modern 199 #19,515
2011 modern 206 #18,907
2012 modern 230 #17,479
2013 modern 242 #17,158
2014 modern 248 #16,991
2015 modern 249 #16,858
2016 modern 246 #16,993

Geography

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Where Adamskis 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 Kirklees, Brighton and Hove, Scarborough, Waltham Forest and Great Yarmouth. 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 Kirklees 057 Kirklees
2 Brighton and Hove 022 Brighton and Hove
3 Scarborough 002 Scarborough
4 Waltham Forest 017 Waltham Forest
5 Great Yarmouth 009 Great Yarmouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Adamski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Adamski

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Adamski, 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 Adamski surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Adamski 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Adamski 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

Adamski 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Adamski falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Adamski 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Adamski

The surname Adamski is of Polish origin, derived from the given name Adam, which itself comes from the Hebrew word for "earth" or "red earth". The name first appeared in historical records in the 12th century, with the earliest known bearer being Adam of Muremuth, an English clergyman and writer who lived from around 1328 to 1370.

In Poland, the Adamski surname is believed to have originated in the region of Greater Poland, where it was initially used as a patronymic, meaning "son of Adam". The name likely spread to other parts of the country through migration and intermarriage.

Notable historical figures with the surname Adamski include Jan Adamski, a Polish military engineer and cartographer who lived from 1610 to 1670. He is best known for his work in surveying and mapping various regions of Poland and Lithuania.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Antoni Adamski, a Polish painter and engraver who lived from 1718 to 1772. He is renowned for his religious and historical paintings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Poland.

In the 19th century, Józef Adamski (1832-1902) was a Polish writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Polish literature and journalism. He founded several influential literary magazines and published numerous works of fiction and poetry.

Crossing over into the 20th century, George Adamski (1891-1965) was a controversial figure known for his claims of having met with extraterrestrial beings from Venus and other planets. Despite the skepticism surrounding his accounts, he gained a notable following in the UFO subculture.

Finally, Jerzy Adamski (1931-2009) was a Polish composer and pianist who made significant contributions to contemporary classical music. His works were performed by renowned orchestras and ensembles around the world, and he received numerous awards and honors for his compositions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Adamski families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Adamski surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 3 Adamskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 3 10.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mile End New Town London in Middlesex leads with 3 Adamskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 5000.00x.

Place Total Index
Mile End New Town London 3 5000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Adamski surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Penelope 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Adamski surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Slavisland 2

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Adamski households.

Occupation Count
Confectioner 1

FAQ

Adamski surname: questions and answers

How common was the Adamski surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Adamski surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Adamski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 246 in 2016. That gives Adamski a modern rank of #16,993.

What does the Adamski surname mean?

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

What does the Adamski map show?

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