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UK surname

Bartkowiak

A Polish surname indicating one's ancestor was a beekeeper.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kettering, Nairn Rural and South Bucks.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bartkowiak is 121 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

121

2016, ranked #27,399

Peak year

2016

121 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016, ranked #27,399.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Bartkowiak surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Bartkowiak surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bartkowiak 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 16 #36,292
1998 modern 21 #35,788
1999 modern 23 #35,612
2000 modern 25 #35,382
2001 modern 22 #35,531
2002 modern 27 #35,243
2003 modern 26 #35,371
2004 modern 27 #35,444
2005 modern 36 #34,894
2006 modern 51 #33,992
2007 modern 64 #33,145
2008 modern 75 #32,373
2009 modern 88 #31,352
2010 modern 105 #29,453
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 109 #28,689
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 112 #28,934
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 121 #27,399

Geography

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Where Bartkowiaks 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 Kettering, Nairn Rural, South Bucks, Chichester and Slough. 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 Kettering 006 Kettering
2 Nairn Rural Highland
3 South Bucks 006 South Bucks
4 Chichester 013 Chichester
5 Slough 003 Slough

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bartkowiak

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Bartkowiak

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Bartkowiak surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Bartkowiak household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Bartkowiak 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

Bartkowiak is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Bartkowiak falls in decile 2 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 Bartkowiak 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 Bartkowiak, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Bartkowiak

The surname BARTKOWIAK originates from Poland, where it first emerged in the 14th century. The name likely derives from the Polish word "bartnik," which refers to a beekeeper or someone who maintained beehives in the forests. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been involved in beekeeping or lived near areas where this activity took place.

The BARTKOWIAK name is believed to have originated in the region of Greater Poland, specifically in the areas around the cities of Poznan and Gniezno. These areas were known for their dense forests, which provided an ideal environment for beekeeping during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BARTKOWIAK name can be found in a document from the town of Kalisz, dating back to 1389. This document mentions a landowner named Bartosz Bartkowiak, who was granted a parcel of land in recognition of his service to the local nobility.

In the 15th century, the BARTKOWIAK name appeared in several historical records from the Poznan region. One notable example is a reference to a merchant named Jan Bartkowiak, who was involved in the trade of honey and beeswax between Poland and the Hanseatic League cities in the late 1400s.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BARTKOWIAK name spread to other parts of Poland, particularly in the regions of Silesia and Pomerania. In 1562, a record from the town of Bytom mentions a blacksmith named Maciej Bartkowiak, while in 1637, a document from Gdansk refers to a shipwright named Tomasz Bartkowiak.

One of the most famous individuals with the BARTKOWIAK surname was Kazimierz Bartkowiak (1809-1887), a Polish writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Polish literature and journalism in the 19th century. Another notable figure was Stanislaw Bartkowiak (1876-1952), a Polish engineer and inventor who made important contributions to the field of aviation and aeronautics.

Other notable individuals with the BARTKOWIAK surname include:

1. Józef Bartkowiak (1834-1910), a Polish politician and member of the Prussian Parliament. 2. Franciszek Bartkowiak (1892-1964), a Polish painter known for his landscape and genre paintings. 3. Henryk Bartkowiak (1926-2009), a Polish film director and screenwriter who worked in both Poland and the United States. 4. Miroslaw Bartkowiak (born 1958), a Polish-American film director and cinematographer, best known for his work on action and science fiction films. 5. Jakub Bartkowiak (born 1987), a Polish professional basketball player who has played in several European leagues.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Bartkowiak surname: questions and answers

How common is the Bartkowiak surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 121 in 2016. That gives Bartkowiak a modern rank of #27,399.

What does the Bartkowiak surname mean?

A Polish surname indicating one's ancestor was a beekeeper.

What does the Bartkowiak map show?

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