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UK surname

Baranski

A Polish surname derived from "bar" meaning "swamp" or "marshland" and referring to someone living near wetlands.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Fareham, Barnsley and Mansfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baranski is 157 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

157

2016, ranked #23,006

Peak year

2016

157 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 157 in 2016, ranked #23,006.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Baranski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Baranski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Baranski 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
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 56 #32,004
1998 modern 53 #32,633
1999 modern 52 #32,848
2000 modern 52 #32,916
2001 modern 52 #32,764
2002 modern 54 #32,927
2003 modern 54 #32,990
2004 modern 66 #32,079
2005 modern 75 #31,400
2006 modern 85 #30,556
2007 modern 99 #28,852
2008 modern 104 #28,341
2009 modern 115 #27,207
2010 modern 122 #26,876
2011 modern 125 #26,220
2012 modern 144 #23,902
2013 modern 147 #23,977
2014 modern 146 #24,274
2015 modern 148 #23,934
2016 modern 157 #23,006

Geography

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Where Baranskis 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 Fareham, Barnsley, Mansfield, Gosport and Harrogate. 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 Fareham 013 Fareham
2 Barnsley 013 Barnsley
3 Mansfield 002 Mansfield
4 Gosport 004 Gosport
5 Harrogate 004 Harrogate

Forenames

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First names often paired with Baranski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Baranski

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

Baranski 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Baranski 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 Baranski is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Baranski, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Baranski

The surname Baranski originates from Poland and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "bara," which means "swamp" or "bog," and the suffix "-nski," which indicates a place of origin or association. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a swampy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 1564 Polish Census of Nobility, where a Jan Baranski is listed as a landowner in the region of Masovia. In the 17th century, the name can be found in various church records and legal documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

During the 19th century, the Baranski surname became more widespread as many Polish families migrated to other parts of Europe and North America. Notable individuals bearing this name include Józef Baranski, a Polish composer and pianist (1822-1892), and Stanisław Baranski, a Polish-American author and journalist (1854-1927).

In the early 20th century, the name appeared in historical records from various regions of Poland, such as the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship and the Łódź Voivodeship. One prominent figure from this period was Jadwiga Barańska (1901-1949), a Polish actress and theater director who co-founded the renowned Stara Prochownia Theater in Warsaw.

Other notable individuals with the Baranski surname include Christine Baranski (born 1952), an American actress known for her roles in shows like "The Good Wife" and "Cybill," and Ewa Baranska (born 1962), a Polish politician and member of the European Parliament.

Throughout its history, the Baranski surname has also been spelled in various ways, such as Baransky, Barańska, or Barański, reflecting regional variations and language differences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain tied to its Polish roots and the association with swampy or boggy areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Baranski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Baranski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 157 in 2016. That gives Baranski a modern rank of #23,006.

What does the Baranski surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from "bar" meaning "swamp" or "marshland" and referring to someone living near wetlands.

What does the Baranski map show?

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