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UK surname

Dominiak

Polish surname derived from the Latin "Dominicus" meaning "belonging to the Lord".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bedford, Calderdale and Scarborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dominiak is 104 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

104

2016, ranked #30,317

Peak year

2016

104 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016, ranked #30,317.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Dominiak surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dominiak surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dominiak 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
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1997 modern 25 #35,261
1998 modern 22 #35,687
1999 modern 19 #36,041
2000 modern 21 #35,799
2001 modern 22 #35,531
2002 modern 25 #35,428
2003 modern 18 #36,115
2004 modern 17 #36,342
2005 modern 28 #35,510
2006 modern 44 #34,568
2007 modern 45 #34,699
2008 modern 58 #33,918
2009 modern 71 #33,102
2010 modern 74 #33,167
2011 modern 79 #32,743
2012 modern 87 #32,180
2013 modern 90 #32,146
2014 modern 96 #31,667
2015 modern 98 #31,342
2016 modern 104 #30,317

Geography

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Where Dominiaks 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 Bedford, Calderdale, Scarborough, Wrexham and Carmarthenshire. 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 Bedford 013 Bedford
2 Calderdale 026 Calderdale
3 Scarborough 001 Scarborough
4 Wrexham 012 Wrexham
5 Carmarthenshire 026 Carmarthenshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dominiak

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dominiak

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

Dominiak is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Dominiak 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dominiak 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 Dominiak, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dominiak

The surname DOMINIAK has its origins in Poland, with records indicating its presence as early as the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "dominikański," which is an adjective related to the Dominican religious order. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who had some connection to the Dominican order, such as priests, monks, or lay members.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DOMINIAK surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Czaplinek in the former province of Pomerania (now part of western Poland). These records, dating back to the late 16th century, mention a family with the surname Dominiak residing in the area.

In the 17th century, the DOMINIAK surname appears in various historical documents from the region of Masovia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Dominiak" or "Dominikowski," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

As the centuries passed, the DOMINIAK surname spread across different parts of Poland, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in various fields. For example, Jan Dominiak (1830-1891) was a Polish writer and translator who published works on history and literature. Another prominent figure was Stanisław Dominiak (1862-1920), a Polish politician and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for Polish independence.

In the 19th century, the DOMINIAK surname also gained recognition outside of Poland. One notable individual was Theofil Dominiak (1808-1889), a Polish-born painter who gained prominence in Germany for his landscapes and historical scenes. His works can be found in various art collections across Europe.

Moving into the 20th century, the name DOMINIAK continued to be associated with notable figures. Maria Dominiak (1917-2004) was a Polish resistance fighter during World War II and a recipient of the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration for valor.

While the DOMINIAK surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the 16th century and its potential connection to the Dominican religious order in the Polish lands.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Dominiak surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dominiak surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016. That gives Dominiak a modern rank of #30,317.

What does the Dominiak surname mean?

Polish surname derived from the Latin "Dominicus" meaning "belonging to the Lord".

What does the Dominiak map show?

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