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UK surname

Grzesik

A Polish surname derived from the diminutive form of the given name "Grzegorz" meaning "watchful" or "vigilant".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Mendip and Croydon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Grzesik is 109 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2016

109 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Grzesik surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Grzesik surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Grzesik 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 31 #34,582
1998 modern 37 #34,149
1999 modern 37 #34,248
2000 modern 42 #33,791
2001 modern 38 #34,004
2002 modern 40 #34,133
2003 modern 47 #33,619
2004 modern 45 #33,957
2005 modern 48 #33,932
2006 modern 67 #32,532
2007 modern 69 #32,662
2008 modern 82 #31,597
2009 modern 83 #31,950
2010 modern 79 #32,759
2011 modern 83 #32,336
2012 modern 96 #30,949
2013 modern 97 #31,239
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Grzesiks 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 Ealing, Mendip, Croydon and Derby. 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 Ealing 019 Ealing
2 Mendip 009 Mendip
3 Croydon 021 Croydon
4 Croydon 017 Croydon
5 Derby 005 Derby

Forenames

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First names often paired with Grzesik

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Grzesik

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

Grzesik 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

Grzesik 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 Grzesik is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Grzesik, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Grzesik

The surname Grzesik originates from Poland, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a Polish diminutive form of the name Grzegorz, which is derived from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The name Grzesik likely emerged in the 13th or 14th century as a way to distinguish individuals with the more common name Grzegorz.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Grzesik can be found in the Akta Grodzkie Krakowskie (Cracow Land Records) from the 15th century. These historical documents mention a certain Jan Grzesik, a landowner in the region of Lesser Poland (Małopolska).

In the 16th century, the surname Grzesik appeared in the Metryka Koronna (Crown Metric), which was a register of official documents maintained by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable entry is that of Stanisław Grzesik, a merchant from the city of Lublin, who was granted a coat of arms in 1572.

During the 17th century, the surname Grzesik was found in various historical records across Poland. One prominent figure was Jan Grzesik (1620-1690), a Catholic priest and rector of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, known for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, the Grzesik surname was present in the Teki Pawińskiego (Pawiński Files), a collection of historical records compiled by Adolf Pawiński. These files mention a Franciszek Grzesik (1725-1798), a landowner in the village of Nowy Sącz, who was involved in local politics and administration.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Józef Grzesik (1848-1919), a Polish painter and illustrator, known for his landscape paintings and illustrations for children's books. His works were widely exhibited in galleries across Europe during his lifetime.

Throughout history, the surname Grzesik has been associated with various places in Poland, such as the towns of Grzesik (now part of Jaworzno), Grzesikówka (near Tarnów), and Grzesikowa (near Brzesko). These place names likely derived from individuals with the surname Grzesik who settled or owned land in those areas.

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FAQ

Grzesik surname: questions and answers

How common is the Grzesik surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Grzesik a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Grzesik surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the diminutive form of the given name "Grzegorz" meaning "watchful" or "vigilant".

What does the Grzesik map show?

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