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UK surname

Bujak

A Polish surname likely derived from the word "bujny" meaning lush or abundant.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lichfield, Blackpool and Kingston upon Hull.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bujak is 142 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

142

2016, ranked #24,625

Peak year

2016

142 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016, ranked #24,625.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Bujak surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Bujak surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bujak 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 27 #35,016
1998 modern 29 #34,948
1999 modern 30 #34,939
2000 modern 29 #34,976
2001 modern 27 #35,041
2002 modern 26 #35,338
2003 modern 28 #35,200
2004 modern 30 #35,186
2005 modern 38 #34,741
2006 modern 60 #33,235
2007 modern 79 #31,628
2008 modern 91 #30,431
2009 modern 95 #30,393
2010 modern 105 #29,453
2011 modern 102 #29,759
2012 modern 119 #27,100
2013 modern 125 #26,695
2014 modern 138 #25,218
2015 modern 140 #24,836
2016 modern 142 #24,625

Geography

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Where Bujaks 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 Lichfield, Blackpool, Kingston upon Hull, Salford and Luton. 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 Lichfield 012 Lichfield
2 Blackpool 009 Blackpool
3 Kingston upon Hull 030 Kingston upon Hull, City of
4 Salford 029 Salford
5 Luton 021 Luton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bujak

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Bujak

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

Bujak 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

Bujak falls in decile 1 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 Bujak 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 Bujak, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Bujak

The surname Bujak originated in Poland and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "bujny," which means "lush" or "abundant," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a fertile or prosperous area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bujak can be found in medieval Polish records and documents. One notable example is a mention of a man named Bujak in the Codex Diplomaticus Poloniae, a collection of medieval Polish diplomatic documents from the 12th and 13th centuries.

In the 14th century, the name Bujak appeared in the Book of Lands (Księga Ziemska), a Polish land registry that recorded property ownership and transactions. This suggests that the Bujak family may have been landowners or wealthy individuals during that time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Bujak surname was Jan Bujak, a Polish nobleman who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Kazimierz IV Jagiellon and was involved in various diplomatic missions.

In the 16th century, the Bujak family became more widespread throughout Poland, with branches emerging in different regions of the country. One notable individual from this era was Stanisław Bujak (1554-1629), a Polish writer and historian who authored several works on Polish history and culture.

Another prominent bearer of the Bujak surname was Franciszek Bujak (1875-1953), a Polish historian and economist who specialized in the study of agrarian history and rural economics. He was a professor at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow and published numerous influential works on Polish social and economic history.

Throughout the centuries, the Bujak surname has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as the village of Bujaki in the Łódź Voivodeship, and the town of Bujak in the Małopolska region. These place names may have influenced the spread and variation of the surname over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Bujak surname: questions and answers

How common is the Bujak surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 142 in 2016. That gives Bujak a modern rank of #24,625.

What does the Bujak surname mean?

A Polish surname likely derived from the word "bujny" meaning lush or abundant.

What does the Bujak map show?

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