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UK surname

Dubiel

A Polish surname derived from the noun "dąb" meaning oak, possibly referring to someone living near an oak forest or grove.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Dubiel surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 149, ranked #23,844, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Swindon, Havering and Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dubiel is 150 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 14800.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

149

2016, ranked #23,844

Peak year

2014

150 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dubiel had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016, ranked #23,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Dubiel surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dubiel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dubiel 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
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 21 #35,692
1998 modern 23 #35,603
1999 modern 29 #35,031
2000 modern 27 #35,188
2001 modern 24 #35,357
2002 modern 23 #35,606
2003 modern 22 #35,740
2004 modern 28 #35,354
2005 modern 31 #35,260
2006 modern 53 #33,854
2007 modern 69 #32,662
2008 modern 86 #31,114
2009 modern 92 #30,820
2010 modern 108 #28,996
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 131 #25,439
2013 modern 144 #24,323
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 142 #24,617
2016 modern 149 #23,844

Geography

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Where Dubiels 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 Swindon, Havering, Leicester, Southampton and Harlow. 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 Swindon 010 Swindon
2 Havering 016 Havering
3 Leicester 017 Leicester
4 Southampton 010 Southampton
5 Harlow 003 Harlow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dubiel

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dubiel

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

Dubiel 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

Dubiel falls in decile 3 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dubiel 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Dubiel, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dubiel

The surname Dubiel is of Polish origin, derived from the Slavic root "dub," meaning oak tree. It is believed to have emerged in the Middle Ages, likely in the 12th or 13th century, as a descriptive name for someone who lived near an oak grove or was associated with oak trees in some way.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name Dubiel can be traced back to the 15th century in various Polish historical documents and records. One notable early bearer of the name was Jan Dubiel, a merchant and landowner in the city of Krakow, who lived in the late 1400s.

Throughout the centuries, the Dubiel surname has been associated with various regions of Poland, particularly in the central and southern parts of the country. The name has also been found in various spellings, such as Dubil, Dubjel, and Dubieł, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time.

One of the most prominent historical figures with the surname Dubiel was Wojciech Dubiel (1552-1612), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served under King Sigismund III Vasa during the Polish-Swedish War. He played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Smolensk against Swedish forces in 1609.

Another notable individual was Stanisław Dubiel (1700-1768), a Polish priest and scholar who taught at the University of Krakow. He was known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology.

In the 19th century, Józef Dubiel (1832-1901) was a Polish writer and journalist who published several works on Polish history and culture. He was also actively involved in the Polish independence movement.

The name Dubiel has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as the village of Dubiel located in the Lublin Voivodeship, and the town of Dubielno in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship.

One of the most renowned bearers of the Dubiel surname in modern times was Tadeusz Dubiel (1887-1959), a Polish painter and graphic artist who was a prominent figure in the Polish Colorist movement of the early 20th century.

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1881 census detail

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Dubiel families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dubiel surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 1 Dubiels recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.28x.

County Total Index
Surrey 1 21.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clapham in Surrey leads with 1 Dubiels recorded in 1881 and an index of 833.33x.

Place Total Index
Clapham 1 833.33x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dubiel surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Emma 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Dubiel households.

Occupation Count
Dom Serv 1

FAQ

Dubiel surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dubiel surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Dubiel surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dubiel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016. That gives Dubiel a modern rank of #23,844.

What does the Dubiel surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the noun "dąb" meaning oak, possibly referring to someone living near an oak forest or grove.

What does the Dubiel map show?

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