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UK surname

Frackowiak

A Polish surname derived from the word "fraczek" meaning a type of jacket or cloak.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Lancashire, Hounslow and Merton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Frackowiak is 110 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2016

110 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Frackowiak surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Frackowiak surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Frackowiak 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 9 #37,214
1998 modern 9 #37,189
1999 modern 10 #37,072
2000 modern 10 #37,001
2001 modern 8 #37,124
2002 modern 10 #36,902
2003 modern 15 #36,415
2004 modern 23 #35,786
2005 modern 35 #34,982
2006 modern 44 #34,568
2007 modern 54 #34,042
2008 modern 62 #33,565
2009 modern 74 #32,835
2010 modern 80 #32,670
2011 modern 81 #32,558
2012 modern 92 #31,528
2013 modern 102 #30,415
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 105 #30,092
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Frackowiaks 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 West Lancashire, Hounslow, Merton, Trafford and Birmingham. 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 West Lancashire 010 West Lancashire
2 Hounslow 001 Hounslow
3 Merton 007 Merton
4 Trafford 009 Trafford
5 Birmingham 089 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Frackowiak

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Frackowiak

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

Frackowiak 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

Frackowiak 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Frackowiak

The surname Frackowiak originated in Poland during the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the Polish village of Frącki, located in the Pomeranian region. The root of the name likely comes from the Slavic word "frąc," meaning to move quickly or spin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 1564 Poznan land registry, where a person named Jan Frackowiak is listed as a landowner in the village of Frącki. This suggests the name had already been established by the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, the name is found in various parish records and court documents across the Pomeranian region, indicating its spread beyond the original village. Variations in spelling, such as Frankowiak and Franczkowiak, were common during this time.

A notable historical figure with the surname was Józef Frackowiak (1795-1867), a Polish painter and teacher who studied under the renowned artist Jan Piotr Norblin. Frackowiak's works can be found in several Polish museums and churches.

Another individual of note was Antoni Frackowiak (1835-1893), a Polish mathematician and professor at the University of Warsaw. He made significant contributions to the field of number theory and published several influential papers on the subject.

In the late 19th century, the Frackowiak name began to appear in emigration records as Polish families sought new opportunities abroad. One such individual was Franciszek Frackowiak (1870-1945), who emigrated from Poland to the United States in 1892 and settled in Chicago, where he worked as a carpenter.

During World War II, Stanisław Frackowiak (1912-1944) was a member of the Polish resistance movement and participated in the Warsaw Uprising against Nazi occupation. He was killed in action and posthumously awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration.

Throughout its history, the surname Frackowiak has maintained a strong connection to its Polish roots and the village of Frącki, where it likely originated centuries ago. While it has spread across the globe, it remains a recognizable name tied to its Slavic heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Frackowiak surname: questions and answers

How common is the Frackowiak surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Frackowiak a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Frackowiak surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word "fraczek" meaning a type of jacket or cloak.

What does the Frackowiak map show?

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