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UK surname

Chrzanowski

A surname of Polish origin meaning "of horseradish."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees, Wiltshire and East Cambridgeshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Chrzanowski is 119 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

114

2016, ranked #28,515

Peak year

2014

119 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016, ranked #28,515.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Chrzanowski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Chrzanowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Chrzanowski 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 26 #35,135
1998 modern 34 #34,433
1999 modern 36 #34,323
2000 modern 30 #34,885
2001 modern 33 #34,436
2002 modern 36 #34,480
2003 modern 34 #34,681
2004 modern 46 #33,883
2005 modern 50 #33,784
2006 modern 62 #33,043
2007 modern 71 #32,484
2008 modern 96 #29,654
2009 modern 93 #30,682
2010 modern 100 #30,225
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 114 #27,868
2013 modern 114 #28,347
2014 modern 119 #27,813
2015 modern 118 #27,833
2016 modern 114 #28,515

Geography

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Where Chrzanowskis 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, Wiltshire, East Cambridgeshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Wychavon. 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 002 Kirklees
2 Wiltshire 010 Wiltshire
3 East Cambridgeshire 007 East Cambridgeshire
4 Newcastle-under-Lyme 002 Newcastle-under-Lyme
5 Wychavon 013 Wychavon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Chrzanowski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Chrzanowski

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Chrzanowski surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Chrzanowski household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Chrzanowski is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Chrzanowski 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

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

Meaning and origin of Chrzanowski

The surname CHRZANOWSKI is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "chrzan" which means horseradish, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of this plant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHRZANOWSKI is found in a document from 1487, which mentions a man named Jan CHRZANOWSKI residing in the town of Krakow. This suggests that the name was already established in the region of Lesser Poland (Malopolska) during that time period.

The name CHRZANOWSKI is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Wojciech CHRZANOWSKI (1776-1861), a Polish general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and the November Uprising against Russian rule.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Ignacy CHRZANOWSKI (1866-1940), a Polish mathematician and logician who made significant contributions to the field of set theory. He was born in the town of Zbaraz, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In the early 20th century, Jerzy CHRZANOWSKI (1892-1972) gained recognition as a Polish literary historian and critic. He was born in the city of Lviv, which was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time, and later became part of modern-day Ukraine.

The name CHRZANOWSKI can also be found in various place names within Poland, such as the village of Chrzanów located in the Silesian Voivodeship. This further solidifies the historical roots of the name within the country.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as CHRZANOWSKY or CHRZANOVSKI, may have existed in different regions or time periods, as is common with many surnames due to linguistic and cultural influences.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Chrzanowski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Chrzanowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016. That gives Chrzanowski a modern rank of #28,515.

What does the Chrzanowski surname mean?

A surname of Polish origin meaning "of horseradish."

What does the Chrzanowski map show?

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