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UK surname

Florek

A Polish surname derived from the name of a flower.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stroud, Rotherham and Halton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Florek is 134 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

129

2016, ranked #26,270

Peak year

2015

134 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016, ranked #26,270.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Florek surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Florek surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Florek 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
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 45 #33,168
1998 modern 50 #32,899
1999 modern 53 #32,746
2000 modern 55 #32,609
2001 modern 52 #32,764
2002 modern 49 #33,377
2003 modern 50 #33,362
2004 modern 56 #33,067
2005 modern 64 #32,482
2006 modern 82 #30,933
2007 modern 92 #29,929
2008 modern 93 #30,123
2009 modern 95 #30,393
2010 modern 96 #30,854
2011 modern 112 #28,117
2012 modern 133 #25,187
2013 modern 126 #26,585
2014 modern 132 #25,971
2015 modern 134 #25,607
2016 modern 129 #26,270

Geography

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Where Floreks 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 Stroud, Rotherham, Halton and Lambeth. 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 Stroud 006 Stroud
2 Rotherham 014 Rotherham
3 Halton 012 Halton
4 Stroud 010 Stroud
5 Lambeth 027 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Florek

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Florek

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Florek surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Florek 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Florek is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Florek 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

Florek falls in decile 5 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 Florek 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 Florek, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Florek

The surname Florek is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name Florian, which is ultimately from the Latin name Florianus, meaning "flourishing" or "prosperous." The name is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, in the regions of modern-day Poland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Florek can be found in the Tarnów land records from the 15th century, where a certain Jan Florek is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Żabno. This suggests that the name was already established and in use among the Polish nobility and landowners at that time.

The name Florek is also found in various historical documents and records from the 16th and 17th centuries, such as the registry of the Kraków Academy (now Jagiellonian University), where several students with the surname Florek are listed as enrolling in the institution.

Interestingly, the name Florek is related to the Polish place name Florynka, which is derived from the personal name Florian. This place name can be found in the historical region of Lesser Poland (Małopolska), further indicating the strong connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Notable individuals with the surname Florek throughout history include:

1. Jan Florek (c. 1450 - c. 1520), a Polish landowner and farmer from the village of Żabno, mentioned in the Tarnów land records. 2. Andrzej Florek (1570 - 1632), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as a canon in the Wawel Cathedral in Kraków. 3. Katarzyna Florek (c. 1610 - c. 1680), a Polish noblewoman and landowner from the Lublin region, known for her philanthropic work and support of local churches. 4. Józef Florek (1773 - 1853), a Polish soldier who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1794. 5. Franciszek Florek (1884 - 1961), a Polish painter and artist known for his landscape paintings depicting the Tatra Mountains and the Polish countryside.

While the surname Florek is not among the most common in Poland today, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its medieval origins, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Polish people.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Florek surname: questions and answers

How common is the Florek surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016. That gives Florek a modern rank of #26,270.

What does the Florek surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the name of a flower.

What does the Florek map show?

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