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UK surname

Bukowski

Derived from the Polish place name Bukowsko, referring to a person from or associated with that locality.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wakefield, Derby and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bukowski is 210 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

207

2016, ranked #19,118

Peak year

2015

210 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016, ranked #19,118.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Bukowski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Bukowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bukowski 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 53 #32,329
1998 modern 55 #32,399
1999 modern 56 #32,461
2000 modern 50 #33,087
2001 modern 51 #32,850
2002 modern 60 #32,388
2003 modern 52 #33,160
2004 modern 57 #32,968
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 104 #28,020
2008 modern 113 #26,920
2009 modern 121 #26,373
2010 modern 132 #25,519
2011 modern 133 #25,177
2012 modern 180 #20,606
2013 modern 194 #19,932
2014 modern 202 #19,575
2015 modern 210 #18,958
2016 modern 207 #19,118

Geography

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Where Bukowskis 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 Wakefield, Derby, Ealing and Daventry. 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 Wakefield 035 Wakefield
2 Derby 013 Derby
3 Ealing 011 Ealing
4 Ealing 018 Ealing
5 Daventry 008 Daventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bukowski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Bukowski

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

Bukowski 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

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

Meaning and origin of Bukowski

The surname Bukowski has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "buk," which means "beech tree." The name likely originated from a place name associated with a location that had a significant number of beech trees, such as a village or town surrounded by beech forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bukowski can be found in the Polish town of Krakow, where a family with this surname lived in the late 1500s. Historical records from that time indicate that the Bukowski family owned a small farm on the outskirts of the city, near a dense beech forest.

In the 17th century, the Bukowski name appeared in several manuscripts and documents across various regions of Poland. For instance, a man named Jan Bukowski was mentioned in a legal document from 1642, which detailed a land dispute between him and a neighboring landowner in the village of Strzemieszyce.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent Bukowski family in the city of Poznan. This family established themselves as successful merchants and traders, with their name appearing in business records and contracts from that era. One notable member was Stanislaw Bukowski (1710-1783), a wealthy merchant who owned several warehouses and trading ships.

As the Bukowski name spread across Poland, it also emerged in other parts of Europe. In the 19th century, a German branch of the Bukowski family gained recognition, with Johann Bukowski (1821-1897) becoming a respected author and poet in Berlin.

Another famous individual with the Bukowski surname was the American writer and poet Charles Bukowski (1920-1994), who was born in Germany to Polish-American parents. He is renowned for his raw and gritty portrayal of the lives of the urban working class in his poetry and novels.

It's worth noting that the Bukowski name has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as the village of Bukowiec and the town of Bukowina, both of which likely derived their names from the nearby beech forests.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Bukowski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Bukowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016. That gives Bukowski a modern rank of #19,118.

What does the Bukowski surname mean?

Derived from the Polish place name Bukowsko, referring to a person from or associated with that locality.

What does the Bukowski map show?

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