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UK surname

Grzegorczyk

A Polish surname likely derived from the given name Grzegorz.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wandsworth, Warwick and St Edmundsbury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Grzegorczyk is 129 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

129

2016, ranked #26,270

Peak year

2016

129 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.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Grzegorczyk surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Grzegorczyk surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Grzegorczyk 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 11 #36,912
1998 modern 15 #36,457
1999 modern 14 #36,595
2000 modern 12 #36,749
2001 modern 14 #36,372
2002 modern 16 #36,267
2003 modern 18 #36,115
2004 modern 23 #35,786
2005 modern 35 #34,982
2006 modern 46 #34,415
2007 modern 59 #33,634
2008 modern 69 #32,962
2009 modern 75 #32,733
2010 modern 82 #32,492
2011 modern 79 #32,743
2012 modern 104 #29,543
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 121 #27,503
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 129 #26,270

Geography

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Where Grzegorczyks 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 Wandsworth, Warwick, St Edmundsbury, Birmingham and Milton Keynes. 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 Wandsworth 012 Wandsworth
2 Warwick 006 Warwick
3 St Edmundsbury 013 St Edmundsbury
4 Birmingham 035 Birmingham
5 Milton Keynes 023 Milton Keynes

Forenames

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First names often paired with Grzegorczyk

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Grzegorczyk

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

Grzegorczyk 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

Grzegorczyk falls in decile 2 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 Grzegorczyk 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 Grzegorczyk, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Grzegorczyk

The surname Grzegorczyk originated in Poland and is a derivative of the Polish name Grzegorz, which is equivalent to the English name Gregory. This name can be traced back to the Greek name Gregorios, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The suffix "-czyk" is a common Polish patronymic, indicating the name belonged to the son or descendants of someone named Grzegorz.

Grzegorczyk is believed to have emerged as a surname in the 14th or 15th century when surnames became more widespread in Poland. It was initially most prevalent in the regions of Wielkopolska and Małopolska, which were major cultural and economic centers at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grzegorczyk can be found in the Księga Metrykalna, a historical record of births, marriages, and deaths maintained by the Catholic Church in Poland. The entry dates back to 1487 and mentions a certain Jan Grzegorczyk from the town of Kalisz.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Andrzej Grzegorczyk (1522-1568) served as a secretary and advisor to King Sigismund II Augustus of Poland. He was known for his skills in diplomacy and played a key role in negotiating treaties with neighboring countries.

Another notable individual with this surname was Stanisław Grzegorczyk (1683-1743), a Polish Baroque painter and engraver. His works can be found in several churches and monasteries across Poland, including the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa.

In the 19th century, Józef Grzegorczyk (1819-1891) was a distinguished Polish engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing a precursor to the modern bicycle and patenting a design for a velocipede in 1867.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Franciszek Grzegorczyk (1867-1925) was a prominent Polish journalist and writer. He was a vocal advocate for Polish independence and played an active role in the country's struggle for sovereignty.

The surname Grzegorczyk has also been associated with several geographical locations in Poland, such as the villages of Grzegorzki and Grzegorzowice, which likely derived their names from individuals bearing this surname who may have been among the earliest settlers or landowners in those areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Grzegorczyk surname: questions and answers

How common is the Grzegorczyk surname today?

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

What does the Grzegorczyk surname mean?

A Polish surname likely derived from the given name Grzegorz.

What does the Grzegorczyk map show?

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