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UK surname

Golebiowski

A Polish surname indicating a person from a place called Golebiów or related to doves.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Epping Forest, Wolverhampton and Hastings.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Golebiowski is 147 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

147

2016, ranked #24,071

Peak year

2016

147 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 147 in 2016, ranked #24,071.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Golebiowski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Golebiowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Golebiowski 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 40 #33,666
1998 modern 40 #33,856
1999 modern 47 #33,320
2000 modern 47 #33,358
2001 modern 47 #33,219
2002 modern 47 #33,548
2003 modern 49 #33,456
2004 modern 47 #33,819
2005 modern 49 #33,859
2006 modern 69 #32,343
2007 modern 83 #31,183
2008 modern 86 #31,114
2009 modern 98 #29,906
2010 modern 102 #29,930
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 130 #25,559
2013 modern 137 #25,149
2014 modern 138 #25,218
2015 modern 142 #24,617
2016 modern 147 #24,071

Geography

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Where Golebiowskis 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 Epping Forest, Wolverhampton, Hastings and Bournemouth. 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 Epping Forest 003 Epping Forest
2 Wolverhampton 030 Wolverhampton
3 Hastings 009 Hastings
4 Bournemouth 020 Bournemouth
5 Hastings 007 Hastings

Forenames

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First names often paired with Golebiowski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Golebiowski

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

Golebiowski 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

Golebiowski 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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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Golebiowski

The surname GOLEBIOWSKI originates from Poland and dates back to around the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "golebi" meaning "pigeon" or "dove", and the suffix "-owski" which is a common Polish surname ending indicating a person's place of origin or association.

The name likely arose as a descriptive surname, potentially referring to someone who kept or bred pigeons or doves, or someone who lived or worked in an area associated with these birds. It may also have originated as a toponymic surname, referring to a place name derived from the word "golebi".

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the GOLEBIOWSKI surname appears in the "Akta Metrykalne" (Parish Records) of the Archdiocese of Gniezno, Poland, from the late 16th century. These records document births, marriages, and deaths in various parishes and provide valuable insights into the historical distribution and prevalence of surnames in different regions.

Notable individuals with the GOLEBIOWSKI surname throughout history include:

1. Jan Golebiowski (1719-1788), a Polish architect and sculptor who worked on numerous churches and palaces in the Baroque style in various cities across Poland.

2. Ludwik Golebiowski (1808-1888), a Polish historian and writer who published several works on the history and culture of Poland, including "Lud Polski" (The Polish People), a comprehensive study of Polish folklore and traditions.

3. Władysław Golebiowski (1892-1945), a Polish military officer who served in World War I and later became a general in the Polish Army during World War II. He was captured by the Soviet Red Army in 1939 and died in a Soviet prison camp in 1945.

4. Mieczysław Golebiowski (1899-1972), a Polish artist and painter known for his landscapes, portraits, and still-life paintings. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow and held numerous exhibitions throughout his career.

5. Zofia Golebiowska (1932-2022), a Polish actress and theater director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. She was widely recognized for her roles in both classical and contemporary plays and received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to Polish theater.

The GOLEBIOWSKI surname has also been found in various historical records and documents throughout Poland, providing insights into the lives and activities of individuals bearing this name in different regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Golebiowski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Golebiowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 147 in 2016. That gives Golebiowski a modern rank of #24,071.

What does the Golebiowski surname mean?

A Polish surname indicating a person from a place called Golebiów or related to doves.

What does the Golebiowski map show?

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