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UK surname

Guzik

A Polish surname derived from the word "guzik" meaning button or stud.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sauchie, Preston and Aylesbury Vale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Guzik is 122 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

122

2016, ranked #27,255

Peak year

2016

122 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016, ranked #27,255.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Guzik surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Guzik surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Guzik 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 28 #34,904
1998 modern 28 #35,053
1999 modern 31 #34,821
2000 modern 31 #34,798
2001 modern 29 #34,839
2002 modern 36 #34,480
2003 modern 32 #34,862
2004 modern 31 #35,105
2005 modern 36 #34,894
2006 modern 51 #33,992
2007 modern 59 #33,634
2008 modern 73 #32,555
2009 modern 72 #33,021
2010 modern 72 #33,324
2011 modern 95 #30,877
2012 modern 109 #28,689
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 112 #28,934
2015 modern 114 #28,478
2016 modern 122 #27,255

Geography

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Where Guziks 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 Sauchie, Preston, Aylesbury Vale, Brent and Coventry. 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 Sauchie Clackmannanshire
2 Preston 012 Preston
3 Aylesbury Vale 015 Aylesbury Vale
4 Brent 031 Brent
5 Coventry 024 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Guzik

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Guzik

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Guzik surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Guzik 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Guzik 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

Guzik 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

Guzik falls in decile 4 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 Guzik is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Guzik, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Guzik

The surname Guzik originates from Poland, with roots that can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "guzik," which translates to "button" or "stud." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with professions related to tailoring, garment-making, or button production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Guzik surname can be found in historical records from the city of Krakow, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a certain Jan Guzik, a tailor who resided in the city during that time period.

The Guzik name also appears in several Polish noble family registries from the 16th and 17th centuries. Notably, the Guzik coat of arms, featuring a silver button on a red field, was documented in the Armorial de la Noblesse Polonaise, a renowned heraldic reference work compiled in the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Guzik surname gained prominence with the birth of Józef Guzik (1808-1889), a renowned Polish painter and professor at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts. His works, which often depicted scenes from Polish history and folklore, are highly regarded and can be found in numerous museums and galleries across Poland.

Another notable figure bearing the Guzik name was Kazimierz Guzik (1888-1939), a Polish military officer and cavalry commander who fought bravely during the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921 and the Polish Defensive War of 1939.

The Guzik surname also has a connection to the town of Guziki, located in the Łódź Voivodeship of central Poland. This town, which dates back to the 16th century, may have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the Guzik surname.

Throughout history, the Guzik name has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Guzyk, Guziczek, and Guziczak, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the Polish language over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Guzik surname: questions and answers

How common is the Guzik surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016. That gives Guzik a modern rank of #27,255.

What does the Guzik surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word "guzik" meaning button or stud.

What does the Guzik map show?

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