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UK surname

Czyz

A Polish surname likely derived from the Polish word "czyz" meaning a finch or small bird.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Northamptonshire, Warwick and Wycombe.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Czyz is 189 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

189

2016, ranked #20,334

Peak year

2016

189 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 189 in 2016, ranked #20,334.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Czyz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Czyz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Czyz 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 42 #33,459
1998 modern 40 #33,856
1999 modern 40 #33,967
2000 modern 42 #33,791
2001 modern 36 #34,171
2002 modern 35 #34,554
2003 modern 35 #34,609
2004 modern 39 #34,477
2005 modern 62 #32,708
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 100 #28,669
2008 modern 119 #26,067
2009 modern 127 #25,564
2010 modern 145 #24,031
2011 modern 150 #23,309
2012 modern 176 #20,915
2013 modern 173 #21,486
2014 modern 175 #21,477
2015 modern 180 #20,997
2016 modern 189 #20,334

Geography

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Where Czyz' 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 East Northamptonshire, Warwick, Wycombe, Birmingham and North Norfolk. 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 East Northamptonshire 006 East Northamptonshire
2 Warwick 007 Warwick
3 Wycombe 007 Wycombe
4 Birmingham 120 Birmingham
5 North Norfolk 008 North Norfolk

Forenames

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First names often paired with Czyz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Czyz

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Czyz 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

Czyz 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

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

Meaning and origin of Czyz

The surname "CZYZ" has its origins in Poland. It is a Polish occupational surname derived from the Polish word "czyz", which means a finch or a type of small songbird. The name likely originated in the Middle Ages and referred to someone who caught or kept finches, possibly a hunter or a birdcatcher by trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "CZYZ" can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Poland. It was commonly found in areas such as Lesser Poland, Masovia, and the Kraków region. The name appears in historical records and documents from that time period, including parish registers and court records.

One notable historical reference to the surname "CZYZ" is found in the "Akta Grodzkie i Ziemskie" (District and Land Records) from the 16th century, which were official documents of legal proceedings in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. These records mention individuals with the surname "CZYZ" involved in various legal matters and transactions.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "CZYZ" was Jan Czyz, who lived in the town of Przytyk in the Masovian Voivodeship in the late 15th century. Another early bearer of the name was Jakub Czyz, a resident of the village of Wierzawice in the Kraków region, mentioned in parish records from the early 16th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname "CZYZ". One such person was Katarzyna Czyz (1626-1688), a Polish noblewoman and landowner from the szlachta (noble) class, who owned estates in the Lublin region. Another was Piotr Czyz (1790-1853), a Polish painter and artist known for his landscapes and religious works.

Other individuals with the surname "CZYZ" include Walenty Czyz (1807-1867), a Polish writer and poet from the Romantic period, and Józef Czyz (1859-1922), a Polish military officer and general who served in the Polish Legions during World War I. In more recent times, Andrzej Czyz (1938-2008) was a prominent Polish actor and director in theater and film.

The surname "CZYZ" has remained relatively common in Poland over the centuries, with various spelling variations such as "Czyż" and "Czysz" also being used. While it has spread to other parts of the world through migration, its roots can be traced back to the Polish lands and the occupational origins related to the finch or small songbird.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Czyz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Czyz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 189 in 2016. That gives Czyz a modern rank of #20,334.

What does the Czyz surname mean?

A Polish surname likely derived from the Polish word "czyz" meaning a finch or small bird.

What does the Czyz map show?

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