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UK surname

Cybulski

A Polish surname derived from the word "cybula" meaning onion, possibly indicating ancestors involved in onion farming or trade.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Colchester, Barnet and Blaby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cybulski is 137 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

127

2016, ranked #26,566

Peak year

2015

137 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016, ranked #26,566.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Cybulski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cybulski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cybulski 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 5 #33,939
1997 modern 38 #33,872
1998 modern 40 #33,856
1999 modern 40 #33,967
2000 modern 38 #34,146
2001 modern 38 #34,004
2002 modern 40 #34,133
2003 modern 41 #34,113
2004 modern 39 #34,477
2005 modern 51 #33,701
2006 modern 63 #32,943
2007 modern 83 #31,183
2008 modern 101 #28,825
2009 modern 107 #28,483
2010 modern 113 #28,162
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 120 #26,961
2013 modern 125 #26,695
2014 modern 136 #25,452
2015 modern 137 #25,226
2016 modern 127 #26,566

Geography

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Where Cybulskis 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 Colchester, Barnet and Blaby. 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 Colchester 007 Colchester
2 Barnet 038 Barnet
3 Colchester 013 Colchester
4 Blaby 005 Blaby
5 Blaby 007 Blaby

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cybulski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cybulski

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

Cybulski 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

Cybulski falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Meaning and origin of Cybulski

The surname Cybulski is of Polish origin, traced back to the 16th century. It is a toponymic name derived from the village of Cybulka, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of central Poland. The name is believed to originate from the Polish word "cybula," meaning onion, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of onions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cybulski name can be found in the tax records of the town of Poznan, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a certain Jan Cybulski, a merchant operating within the city limits. Additionally, the name appears in various church records and land ownership documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, primarily concentrated in the regions of Greater Poland and Masovia.

During the Middle Ages, a notable bearer of the Cybulski name was Stanislaw Cybulski, a Catholic priest who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Krakow for his efforts in establishing a local charitable organization dedicated to assisting the poor and underprivileged.

In the 19th century, the Cybulski surname gained prominence through the works of Antoni Cybulski, a renowned Polish linguist and philologist born in 1828. His contributions to the study of Slavic languages and dialects were widely recognized, and he is considered a pioneer in the field of comparative linguistics.

Another significant figure was Józef Cybulski, a Polish military officer and participant in the November Uprising of 1830-1831, a major insurrection against the Russian Empire. Born in 1808, he played a crucial role in several battles and was eventually captured and exiled to Siberia for his involvement in the uprising.

In the 20th century, the name Cybulski was carried by Zbigniew Cybulski, a celebrated Polish actor and cultural icon. Born in 1927, he starred in several acclaimed films during the Polish Film School movement of the 1950s and 1960s, and his performances are widely regarded as some of the most influential in Polish cinema.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the Cybulski surname throughout history, highlighting its deep roots in Polish culture and tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Cybulski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Cybulski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016. That gives Cybulski a modern rank of #26,566.

What does the Cybulski surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word "cybula" meaning onion, possibly indicating ancestors involved in onion farming or trade.

What does the Cybulski map show?

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